Just wondering because all these lug nuts are about the same price $70-$85. I kind of like the Skunk2's because there bronze looking and will match my soon to come bronze Rota Circuit 8's. So what are everyones opinions on these nuts. Are they about the same weight or do you know if one is lighter than the other? Thanks.

 

I just installed mcgard spline drives in black chrome and they seem to be really good quality. The black looks good with my bronze wheels too. Not sure about the weight, I meant to weigh them but forgot

 

i got a set of the splinedrive ... gave me much more clearance in the lug hole space of the rim .. so im not scraping my gunmetal finish anymore .. i def like those ... havent seen the skunk2zzz tho ..

 

I've held some skunk2 lugnuts and I'm pretty sure all 16 were lighter than 4 normal lugnuts.

Not worth the cash in my opinion, plus I'd think you'd need a special socket to keep from hurting the finish.

 

Looks like the McGard's would offer me a lot more security. With 4 locks with a unique key. And 12 nuts that also need a key to take off. Hmm any other opinions?

 

I have the black chrome Splinedrives as well!
Seems to be a LOT lighter as well... I didn't officially weigh them, but that box of Splinedrives weighed signifcantly a lot less than my box of stock lugs.

 

i think ill go with the splinedrives. there $72 at summitracing, where did you guys get yours?

 

I bought mine at Summit racing, the black chrome were supposed to be out of stock for 2-3 weeks. I called McGard and they had them in stock and said I could have Summit racing drop ship them to me. I called Summit back and they claimed that McGard wouldn't let them drop ship. I told them who I talked to at McGard and it was straightened out. The drop shipping cost $10 more but I had the lug nuts 2 weeks earlier. If they're not in stock don't let them tell you that McGard can't drop ship.

Ron


[Modified by Projected, 11:29 AM 9/3/2002]

 

there site doesnt say anything about being on back order, when did u order?

 

I think I ordered them on 8/23. When I called Summit they said the black wouldn't be in for 2-3 weeks. If you're getting chrome then they may be in stock or maybe the black's are in stock a little early. Either way I would check stock over the phone to make sure.

 

OK thanks

 

What kit number did you guys order for the McGard lug nut kits in black??

 

SPOON! ! !
..just because there SPOON!!

 

I have Kyokugens and I dig em.

The newer sets should also include the redesigned key, and theyre cheap...

 

I ended up getting the McGard SplineDrives in black, very good kit. I got them from summit racing. Best prices iv seen so far. This is the kit you would need...

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=25610

 

splindrives here.

 

McGard's customer service is great. If the key ever breaks they will replace it for free via 1st class mail


[Modified by tilt, 3:10 AM 11/2/2002]

 

I have the gorilla's in black. They work well for me. I don't take off and on the slipstreams often. Some people have trouble with them when using an impact but I don't use air on them and they are great.

 

splines in blackhere also!
go well with my gm c8's

 

Smelly Skunks by far, If you are going for looks, get what ever you want, but If performence and safety are a concern... Skunk2. You cannot use them by themself's, you need the longer racing approved studs (much longer than stock). The skunk2's are designed for racing, givng you more surface area so they are stronger. another thing is that all 16 nuts weigh less than probably 2 steele one's. So you are looking at 4.95 for a nut amd 4.95 for a stud plus the removale of you hubs to install the stud... You do the math
Peace
Schu

 

anyone gots pics of bronze wheels with diff color of lugs?

 

Here are the titanium lug nuts I just received oversea, probably the lightest and strongest available. They weight 15g each.










[Modified by chiangm, 1:53 AM 12/3/2002]

 

Im using black Kyokugens w/ my Bronze C8's, and Ive been happy.

They cost $45, and a call to Eddie @ Mackin will net you a free newer designed key so you dont have to worry about stripping as much.

 

i just bought daiyama's from inline four like 3 minutes ago i made shipping 2 days so ill let you know when i get them