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Forged Aluminum Lug Nuts

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Default Forged Aluminum Lug Nuts
Would these be safe to use?
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I was thinking about running them with my Eagle 058's instead of my stock lug nuts, Thoughts?
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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I don't see how they would be as strong as the OEM lug nuts.
I would also be concerned galvanic corrosion between the aluminum and the steel studs would be a problem on the threads.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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I doubt that they are DOT approved. If you used them and they fail, you would be exposed to some extreme liability. Your insurance would probably not help you in the lawsuits that would be sure to follow.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 06:29 AM
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There is a reason Aluminum is not used for fasteners it will fail.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Fair enough Thank you for guys for your input... Looks like I'm going to be rocking some standard chrome ones
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