Wheel Lugs For aftermarket wheels

[Lobodar]

I just bought some BBS CIR's for my Type S and will be wrapping them in the stock Michelins.

I would like to know what lugs you recommend for this type of wheel. I am new to this aftermarket wheel thing and I feel a little loss in this topic. I was going to stick with my OEM lugs but I am not even sure they will fit properly. I would like to keep some kind of locking lugs too.

I will be buying the OEM TPMS Sensors (42753-T6N-E03)

I will be using my stock wheels wrapped in Continental DWS06+ during the winter time.

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[dmd2005]

You need conical seat lug nuts. The stock nuts are ball seat and not recommended for aftermarket wheels. Look for M14x1.5 size lug nuts.

Here are some options from System Motorsports. You should also consider some locking lug nuts too. You can find less expensive lug nuts from Amazon or your local Tire/Wheel shop as well.

https://www.systemmotorsports.com/collections/lug-nuts-m14x1-5

 

[Spart]

I used McGards on my BBS wheels. Very excellent, high quality lug nuts with an integral washer for consistent torque.

BBS even has a private label version of them that they sell (with a BBS markup!) but if you don't need the BBS logo, McGard branded ones are the exact same thing.

They have PVD black or chrome, whatever floats your boat.

 

[ITS ITS ITS]

I have the Project Kics R40 Iconix and I really like them. I got the caps for them as well.

 

[Lobodar]

I used McGards on my BBS wheels. Very excellent, high quality lug nuts with an integral washer for consistent torque.

BBS even has a private label version of them that they sell (with a BBS markup!) but if you don't need the BBS logo, McGard branded ones are the exact same thing.

They have PVD black or chrome, whatever floats your boat.

Thanks I will consider them.

 

[Lobodar]

I have the Project Kics R40 Iconix and I really like them. I got the caps for them as well.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Krazydan19]

I recommend keeping the stock wheels as take offs. I swap back if the car goes in for some kinda service or recall. Also use them for track days to use up the rubber. I’m running these on my apex wheels
https://titan-7.com/products/o-w-l-steel-race-nuts

 

[Victorofhavoc]

The m14x1.5 conical nuts are a pretty standard affair so you can use pretty much any out there. In case you run into it, the common cone seat sizing is 60 degree, and the common socket sizing is 17mm.

Torque requirement does change with a different sized nut, and I believe the standard sizing for the 17mm, 14x1.5 is 82ftlbs.

Imo, locking lugs are totally unnecessary and cause more harm than good when a car breaks down, you lose the key, or you take your car into a mechanic/dealer. Techs hate them, but it's just another thing the sales people make money off of. Thieves don't want your wheels, they want your cellphone, purse, wallet, laptop, money that are easier to smash, grab, and go with. Ymmv if you live somewhere you might actually have rims stolen, but I'd argue for 99% of people buying these cars it's unlikely.

 

[Lobodar]

The m14x1.5 conical nuts are a pretty standard affair so you can use pretty much any out there. In case you run into it, the common cone seat sizing is 60 degree, and the common socket sizing is 17mm.

Torque requirement does change with a different sized nut, and I believe the standard sizing for the 17mm, 14x1.5 is 82ftlbs.

Imo, locking lugs are totally unnecessary and cause more harm than good when a car breaks down, you lose the key, or you take your car into a mechanic/dealer. Techs hate them, but it's just another thing the sales people make money off of. Thieves don't want your wheels, they want your cellphone, purse, wallet, laptop, money that are easier to smash, grab, and go with. Ymmv if you live somewhere you might actually have rims stolen, but I'd argue for 99% of people buying these cars it's unlikely.

Thanks for the torque addition to this.

 

[Lobodar]

I recommend keeping the stock wheels as take offs. I swap back if the car goes in for some kinda service or recall. Also use them for track days to use up the rubber. I’m running these on my apex wheels
https://titan-7.com/products/o-w-l-steel-race-nuts

I like these a lot thanks. I plan on keeping the stock ones for winter. But maybe in a couple months or next year I want to buy a set of 18 inch wheels for the winter but I will be keeping the stock ones. You are right about taking it in for service. Thanks

 

[Spart]

Torque requirements do not change when you switch lug nuts. That's nonsensical and I've never heard that in my life.

Always use the vehicle manufacturer's recommended torque spec. 94 ft-lb for our cars.

If you buy lug nuts that can't handle 94 ft-lb, throw them in the trash.

WTF.

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