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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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Please let me know if you think these lug nuts will hold up. Currently have about 3000 miles on them. I got them because when I installed my lift, I realized after the fact that the OEM lock would not fit with the AEV wheels, so I picked up a set of these at the local auto store. They are 3/4 inch wide, the stockers are obviously a little wider. One thing to note, is that the bevel in the AEV wheel is pretty small, and these contact about 90% of the bevel it appears. These lug nuts are open ended. Any possible way they would pull through, I find it unlikely, but it seems anything is possible.



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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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they should be fine just retorque them after about 100 miles
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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If you have doubts, then dont run them. Go get some that contact better and have your peace of mind.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ethang1977
If you have doubts, then dont run them. Go get some that contact better and have your peace of mind.
Yeah, just bought some new ones last night.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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So, you're wantin people to look at your nuts?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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Those are commonly referred to as "tuner lugs". Used all the time in the street performance scene. Many aftermarket wheels require them. There's plenty of guys running 400+ whp on 18-20" rims out there using those. I wouldn't think twice about using them.

I've used them before on cars. Never an issue.

Your call.

If you're worried about quality, you may want to invest in a better set.
Summit racing carries good ones.

.summitracing.com/parts/GOR-21122HT/?rtype=10"].summitracing.com/parts/GOR-21122HT/?rtype=10[/URL]


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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by eisenjj
Big difference when using a vehicle on the road and off road! I don't care how much horsepower or torque is involved. It has to do more with lateral forces caused by off angle slopes, sudden drops, sudden impacts, etc.
Valid point.
Physics plays very different role I would guess.

I would look to the wheel mfr for hardware then...
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by VEGASSMAN
Those are commonly referred to as "tuner lugs". Used all the time in the street performance scene. Many aftermarket wheels require them. There's plenty of guys running 400+ whp on 18-20" rims out there using those. I wouldn't think twice about using them.

I've used them before on cars. Never an issue.

Your call.

If you're worried about quality, you may want to invest in a better set.
Summit racing carries good ones.

.summitracing.com/parts/GOR-21122HT/?rtype=10"].summitracing.com/parts/GOR-21122HT/?rtype=10[/URL]

I've been running those for a year now on my jeep and have no problem. You'll roll a tire off the bead long befor these pull through the wheel.

I run similar ones on my Formula, and the side loading on that is a heck of a lot higher on high speed cornering then the jeep will ever see.

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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by VEGASSMAN
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summitracing.com/parts/GOR-21122HT/?rtype=10
FYI - That link is for 12mm x 1.25, where-as I'm pretty sure our JKs use 1/2-20.

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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by eisenjj
Look at the first post! Clearly not the same as the tuner lugs pictured that you are commenting on. Those which you are commenting on clearly only differ in the drive size type rather than those which are being discussed on this thread posted in the first post. Look at the seat area compared to the pictured tuner lugs. Quite a difference I am sure you will agree.
If you would set the ones that Vegassman pictured next to a factory lugnut, the tapered surface would be about half the size of the factory nut. It is vary close to what the original picture was. As long as the taper angle is correct and it is a DOT approved lugnut, you are fine.
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