Reply With QuoteIm thinking about theses maybe:
http://store.yahoo.com/urbanimport/kyokliglugnu.html
$47 with seven point socket.
So Im getting the wheels today (or at least ordering them)
but I dont know if I should get the offered $40 set of lug nuts. Does it matter if I just use my stock lugs until I can find some light-weight locking ones?
The wheels are Konig Heliums 15x7
Im thinking about theses maybe:
http://store.yahoo.com/urbanimport/kyokliglugnu.html
$47 with seven point socket.
Last edited by BlasTech; 03-01-2003 at 10:38 AM.
you'll most likely need to get a new set of lug nuts...as most rims are universal and the way they are shaped needs a totally different shape than the stock set. for instants...I bought some enkeis for my last civic and needed new lug nuts for them, because the stock one were too fat to fit in the smaller holes.
:) hope that helps
If I were you, I'd get the ones below, Most people have really liked those, plus they are lighter than what you might get with your rims....where are you getting rims from?
i have those and i like them alot.
Don't use stock lugs. They will not seat correctly. I was also checking out the Kyokugens, but read to many horror stories of either the lug stripping or the key stripping.
The Heliums are actually 15 x 6.5, not 7, which is fine by me.
I got them at Discount Tire, with 205/50 Azenis, and a warranty for hazards/defects/stems as long as they have tread.
Sweet! I can't wait to see them on the car! Nice choice of rims.Originally posted by BlasTech
The Heliums are actually 15 x 6.5, not 7, which is fine by me.
I got them at Discount Tire, with 205/50 Azenis, and a warranty for hazards/defects/stems as long as they have tread.
honda stock wheels have what is known as a bulge seat. You need lug nuts with conical seats for most aftermarket wheels.
Not only that, but you will almost definitely need hub centering rings.
As for the koyokugen lug nuts, I've heard bad things about them stripping if an impact gun is EVER used on them. So unless you hand torque your wheels yourself every time, I'd stay away.
Personally the way to go for lug nuts are the macgard spline drive lugs. Best lugs on the market period. I'm not too concerned about the slightly heavier weight v.s. the koyokugen.
Well hurry up with whatever you're doing over there, and you can see em in person, 02!:)
Last edited by BlasTech; 03-01-2003 at 08:08 PM.
I'll definitely do it by hand, and probably only once (when I put them on), but maybe if I can change my order on Monday, I will get the mcGards instead.Originally posted by chunky
honda stock wheels have what is known as a bulge seat. You need lug nuts with conical seats for most aftermarket wheels.
Not only that, but you will almost definitely need hub centering rings.
As for the koyokugen lug nuts, I've heard bad things about them stripping if an impact gun is EVER used on them. So unless you hand torque your wheels yourself every time, I'd stay away.
Personally the way to go for lug nuts are the macgard spline drive lugs. Best lugs on the market period. I'm not too concerned about the slightly heavier weight v.s. the koyokugen.
Tell me more about these hub-centric rings you speak of...I want to use these wheels on Saturday at the track.
http://www.mcgard.com/automotive/new_prod.aspOriginally posted by BlasTech
I'll definitely do it by hand, and probably only once (when I put them on), but maybe if I can change my order on Monday, I will get the mcGards instead.
Tell me more about these hub-centric rings you speak of...I want to use these wheels on Saturday at the track.
that's a link to the mcgard lug nuts.
summitt racing has them for pretty decent prices.
I got the red ones b/c they're the cheapest :D 65$ shipped The chrome are 70 and the black are 80. The chrome and black also come with additional wheel locks, which is kinda cool, but kinda useless too since the spline drive lugs all require a special tool to remove.
as for the hub centering rings
http://www.darksci.net/~chunky/wheelpics/DSC00071.JPG
http://www.darksci.net/~chunky/wheelpics/DSC00076.JPG
They adapt the hub bore of the wheels to the hub bore of your car's hubs. Most tuner wheels have hub bores large enough to accomodate almost any car - so you need the correct hub centering rings to ensure proper fitment - otherwise all the load is carried by the lugs & wheel studs instead of by the hub. That will not only destroy the wheels over time, it'll make for a very unsafe driving situation as failure of even one of the lugs/studs could cause the entire wheel to come off.
I have no idea if i need those or not, but I'll as Discount Tire on Monday...they may put some in, since they are very specific about which car it was for.
thanks for the info.
you get them from a retail store?Originally posted by BlasTech
I have no idea if i need those or not, but I'll as Discount Tire on Monday...they may put some in, since they are very specific about which car it was for.
thanks for the info.
Believe it or not, they matched the lowest price, plus added a roadhazard warranty. (http://www.tires.com)
I just purchased myself some lug nuts also. My rims are coming in another 3 weeks. You'll have to wait and see!! Damn back order!!The reason why I did not get Kyokugen lug nuts is becuase they don't have differnt lug keys. All of the keys to take the lugs off are they same. So anyone else with the Kyokugen lug set can remove your rims and roll away with them. Thieves SUCK!!They are nice though. So I got black lugs from Japan that needs a key to be taken off but it is not a lock. It has the same number of sides as the stock lugs but they are smaller and look AWESOME. To ensure my investment, I also got black locks( Bull Locks) from Japan and this company has 3 differnt keys so no one can roll away with my beautiful rims.
Locks= $25USD
BLK lugs= $35USD
Total= $60 plus tax
Will post pics. of lugs tommorrow
Last edited by fASTBACK; 03-01-2003 at 09:31 PM.
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