Extended tuner lugs on OEM wheels.
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Extended tuner lugs on OEM wheels.
Specifically, Skunk2 extended lug nuts on OEM 2004 RSX wheels.
I've heard both sides of the story. Some say it's safe, some say it's extremely dangerous.
Input is gladly appreciated.
I've heard both sides of the story. Some say it's safe, some say it's extremely dangerous.
Input is gladly appreciated.
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Re: Extended tuner lugs on OEM wheels. (_BEN_)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by _BEN_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Most honda wheels require acron style lug nuts and the skunk2's are not.
It would be like putting a round peg in a square hole.
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It would be like putting a round peg in a square hole.
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how come i keep coming across the issue that the gunmetal skunk2 lug nuts are for oem honda rims only because they have a ball seat.
^^^this is what they advertise in some places around the net.
^^^^and i seen them in person, and they are conical.
^^^this is what they advertise in some places around the net.
^^^^and i seen them in person, and they are conical.
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Re: (gsrious)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how come i keep coming across the issue that the gunmetal skunk2 lug nuts are for oem honda rims only because they have a ball seat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because people selling them are just wrong.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^^^this is what they advertise in some places around the net.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Probably advertised wrong by people selling them. Not by Skunk2.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^^^^and i seen them in person, and they are conical.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's VERY clear from the photos on their website that the seating area is conical, not ball shaped.
Because people selling them are just wrong.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^^^this is what they advertise in some places around the net.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Probably advertised wrong by people selling them. Not by Skunk2.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrious »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^^^^and i seen them in person, and they are conical.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's VERY clear from the photos on their website that the seating area is conical, not ball shaped.
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Re: Extended tuner lugs on OEM wheels. (butt 6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by butt 6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I've heard both sides of the story. Some say it's safe, some say it's extremely dangerous.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is only one side to the story. Don't do it.
I wouldn't say it's "extremely" dangerous but it does not make sense. You are deliberately reducing the contact area that the lug nut has on the wheel, and thereby increasing the likelihood that it will loosen.
Just doesn't make sense.
I've heard both sides of the story. Some say it's safe, some say it's extremely dangerous.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is only one side to the story. Don't do it.
I wouldn't say it's "extremely" dangerous but it does not make sense. You are deliberately reducing the contact area that the lug nut has on the wheel, and thereby increasing the likelihood that it will loosen.
Just doesn't make sense.
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Re: Extended tuner lugs on OEM wheels. (George Knighton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
There is only one side to the story. Don't do it.
I wouldn't say it's "extremely" dangerous but it does not make sense. You are deliberately reducing the contact area that the lug nut has on the wheel, and thereby increasing the likelihood that it will loosen.
Just doesn't make sense.</TD></TR></TABLE>
100% truth, just don't do it.
There is only one side to the story. Don't do it.
I wouldn't say it's "extremely" dangerous but it does not make sense. You are deliberately reducing the contact area that the lug nut has on the wheel, and thereby increasing the likelihood that it will loosen.
Just doesn't make sense.</TD></TR></TABLE>
100% truth, just don't do it.
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Re: Extended tuner lugs on OEM wheels. (butt 6)
Using a tuner style lugnut to install OEM wheels is not a good idea. I can attest to this firsthand.
I've tried this and to re-torque the lugs the very next day ( and make a trip to NAPA for OEM lugnuts).
One of them was finger loose.
I've tried this and to re-torque the lugs the very next day ( and make a trip to NAPA for OEM lugnuts).
One of them was finger loose.
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