Local auto shop for lug nuts?
02-28-09, 07:05 AM
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not too secure?
like what?
not tight enough? then just tighten them down.
after installing locking lugs or those kind of items, you always need to drive after putting them on, then tightening them down a bit more.
Trust me, they do loosen when you first initially put them on even when you have them on pretty tight. Always recheck after you initially put them on.
and yes, your locking lugs are just fine.
like what?
not tight enough? then just tighten them down.
after installing locking lugs or those kind of items, you always need to drive after putting them on, then tightening them down a bit more.
Trust me, they do loosen when you first initially put them on even when you have them on pretty tight. Always recheck after you initially put them on.
and yes, your locking lugs are just fine.
02-28-09, 07:57 AM
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not too secure?
like what?
not tight enough? then just tighten them down.
after installing locking lugs or those kind of items, you always need to drive after putting them on, then tightening them down a bit more.
Trust me, they do loosen when you first initially put them on even when you have them on pretty tight. Always recheck after you initially put them on.
and yes, your locking lugs are just fine.
like what?
not tight enough? then just tighten them down.
after installing locking lugs or those kind of items, you always need to drive after putting them on, then tightening them down a bit more.
Trust me, they do loosen when you first initially put them on even when you have them on pretty tight. Always recheck after you initially put them on.
and yes, your locking lugs are just fine.
02-28-09, 08:11 AM
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unless you add additional coverage. they will replace them with OEM. You park in a garage over night right
You will be fine with it. I just wouldn't leave your car in a bad area in the City or something like that. And I agree with you
They are just lugs, not to sound cheap, but I could care less what they look like and I think it looks funny when they stick out past the rims
I think Discount tire put Muteki on the Work Rims for me last time and never had one problem and they all required a key to tighten or take off. But NO one is safe...I dont care what you have them bolted with if someone wants them they are gone
02-28-09, 08:32 AM
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exactly what Mike said.
I personally do like certain lugs, but with that aside, no one is safe even with whatever special feature you have on lugs.
If at thief wants it, and want them bad enough, he/she WILL get your lugs off and take them and/OR your wheels.
I don't drive my car to any bad areas, if I do, I make sure I have my 9mm glock17 with me
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I personally do like certain lugs, but with that aside, no one is safe even with whatever special feature you have on lugs.
If at thief wants it, and want them bad enough, he/she WILL get your lugs off and take them and/OR your wheels.
I don't drive my car to any bad areas, if I do, I make sure I have my 9mm glock17 with me
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03-09-09, 08:05 PM
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Alright I probably went against everyone's recommendations... open (rust issues), extended (Mike doesn't like them), Muteki (cheap)...
Muteki SR48's in the titanium chrome finish.
Now that I know the open, extended look is good for me, I might splurge on some Kics!
Muteki SR48's in the titanium chrome finish.
Now that I know the open, extended look is good for me, I might splurge on some Kics!
03-10-09, 05:01 AM
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I had muteki on the IS with the Work Rims
Those dont look extended to me. They dont stick out farther then your rims in that pic. That I like Vik I am sure knows what I am talking about. Many 2IS guys have the lugs stick ~ 1" farther out then the rims do so it takes the attn to them. I guess I am not into lug nuts enough to get into that look. Cant wait to see them on your car
RonJon is big with the TL. What do you think of there body kit for the TL?
03-10-09, 06:26 AM
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^ These are the extended ones (SR48) compared to the SR35s... I was so relieved when I dropped them in and they didn't stick out past the face.
RJs are pretty sick. Not super cheap (~$345/wheel) but definitely affordable -- I got 3 of them used. Anyway, their 3G kit is pretty sick IMO.. wayyy too pricey though AND fitment has issues. Much better ways to spend ~$3000
RJs are pretty sick. Not super cheap (~$345/wheel) but definitely affordable -- I got 3 of them used. Anyway, their 3G kit is pretty sick IMO.. wayyy too pricey though AND fitment has issues. Much better ways to spend ~$3000