Lug Nut Recommendation?
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Lug Nut Recommendation?
Lug Nut Recommendation?
I want to swap out my Lug Nuts. For solid ones. I tried these cheap knock-off's, knowing I could easily return them -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09QX1RVPY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I will definitely be returning them, because - Most of the Washers are stuck to the actual lug nut. In other words, they are not able to perform the function if a Washer. Why stuck? Clearly, the Lug Nuts and Washers were NOT treated / sealed / coated / painted before the Washers were fitted. Lug Nuts and Washers were given a very thin coat of basic black semi-gloss paint, after the Washers were fitted. I was able to pry some of the Washers loose, exposing bare metal - Looks just like mild steel. Very easy to scratch. Zero paint protection. Highly doubt this is Grade 8 steel. And the washers are not 'stuck' to the Lug Nuts 'evenly' - every Washer sticks out slightly beyond the edge of the corresponding Lug Nut. Threads are poor quality - most Lug Nuts do not thread smoothly and evenly onto the studs. Perhaps due to the stuck washers inhibiting a smooth thread? In which case, wheel rims and / or wheel studs are being damaged. Paint wore of the edges / corners of every Lug Nut, after fitting for the first time. Another indication of poor quality coating.
I suppose you get what you pay for...
Anybody have any recommendations?
I want to swap out my Lug Nuts. For solid ones. I tried these cheap knock-off's, knowing I could easily return them -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09QX1RVPY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I will definitely be returning them, because - Most of the Washers are stuck to the actual lug nut. In other words, they are not able to perform the function if a Washer. Why stuck? Clearly, the Lug Nuts and Washers were NOT treated / sealed / coated / painted before the Washers were fitted. Lug Nuts and Washers were given a very thin coat of basic black semi-gloss paint, after the Washers were fitted. I was able to pry some of the Washers loose, exposing bare metal - Looks just like mild steel. Very easy to scratch. Zero paint protection. Highly doubt this is Grade 8 steel. And the washers are not 'stuck' to the Lug Nuts 'evenly' - every Washer sticks out slightly beyond the edge of the corresponding Lug Nut. Threads are poor quality - most Lug Nuts do not thread smoothly and evenly onto the studs. Perhaps due to the stuck washers inhibiting a smooth thread? In which case, wheel rims and / or wheel studs are being damaged. Paint wore of the edges / corners of every Lug Nut, after fitting for the first time. Another indication of poor quality coating.
I suppose you get what you pay for...
Anybody have any recommendations?
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I went to to look at them and they seem to be the exact same ones I bought 3-1/2 years ago or at least similarly priced. I did not inspect them very closely, just took the old ones off and replaced them with these, torqued them down to 105 foot-pounds and have had them off to change over to summer tires and then again for winters, never had a problem. Here in Red Deer I could not even find used ones, so tried these, I guess I just got lucky...
OOOPS!! I just looked up what I have, although from the same seller I have the
OOOPS!! I just looked up what I have, although from the same seller I have the
Set of 20 Eisen Performance Black OEM Factory Style Lug Nuts Compatible with Stock Wheels Land Range Rover HSE Sport LR3 LR4
Last edited by enb54; 12-17-2022 at 11:05 AM.
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Sorry I don’t have any lug recommendation, but for what it’s worth, I was disappointed with water and rust developing between the steel and thin cover.
I removed that thin chrome cover with a little help from my lathe, plugged the ends so water couldn’t penetrate the studs. And….. that’s where my project ended as I could never decide on a proper finish coat.
lmk if you’re interested in continuing my project.
I removed that thin chrome cover with a little help from my lathe, plugged the ends so water couldn’t penetrate the studs. And….. that’s where my project ended as I could never decide on a proper finish coat.
lmk if you’re interested in continuing my project.
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New Set of 20PCS Chrome Lug Nuts for Land Rover LR4 Range Rover Sport LR3 | eBay
I just ordered a set of these. Looks like a good deal for OEM. About half of them on the 06 are bad, and 4-6 are bad on the 07. I'm thinking the OEM's despite their problems will still outlast many of the aftermarket lugs. I can handle $5 per lug...not $12!
I just ordered a set of these. Looks like a good deal for OEM. About half of them on the 06 are bad, and 4-6 are bad on the 07. I'm thinking the OEM's despite their problems will still outlast many of the aftermarket lugs. I can handle $5 per lug...not $12!
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Some people seem to have bought these, https://www.wrington.co.uk/product/p...ery-3-4-and-5/, and are happy with them.
Now, I hate swollen nuts as much as the next guy but the price is slightly excessive…
Now, I hate swollen nuts as much as the next guy but the price is slightly excessive…
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It might be cheaper to buy a 22.5mm socket for removal and some used OEM lug nuts to replace them as needed. I’ve only had problems with swollen lug nuts following tire changes or rotations done by a shop, so the capped nuts can last if they are broken loose and final torqued by hand.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_6...special_202212
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_6...special_202212