Lug nut

[Ibrahim_S]

Hey everyone
I bought FA55T forged lug nut
And they look awesome and came with their own socket
But they are so light compared to the original ones
I’ve used them for a week and so far no problems but they are really light and can’t get the idea out of my head that they might break
Any thoughts about them?

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[NightmareMoon]

Forged - aluminum, that's why they're so light. Normally lug nuts are steel.

Yeah, I'd prefer steel lug nuts, as I've seen aluminum ones let go (but to be fair, they didn't have the need thread engagement, and the driver kinda knew that)... so ya, avoid using spacers with those.

 

[Ibrahim_S]

Forged - aluminum, that's why they're so light. Normally lug nuts are steel.

Yeah, I'd prefer steel lug nuts, as I've seen aluminum ones let go (but to be fair, they didn't have the need thread engagement, and the driver kinda knew that)... so ya, avoid using spacers with those.

Ok thanks

 

[Ewheels]

I didn't even know aluminum lug nuts were a thing??

Me personally, I would ditch those and get forged steel ones for the peace of mind.

 

[Ibrahim_S]

I didn't even know aluminum lug nuts were a thing??

Me personally, I would ditch those and get forged steel ones for the peace of mind.

Vossen lug nut are also Forged Aluminium.. so they can’t be that bad

 

[Ewheels]

Vossen lug nut are also Forged Aluminium.. so they can’t be that bad

I'm not well read in the appearance mod department but I also know no one uses Vossen wheels for any sort of performance driving. Each company has different priorities.

 

[Adamone92]

They do look nice.

from what ive seen..for a street driven car, i wouldnt use aluminum. On a race car using the lugs once or twice? Sure, aluminum or titanium. For street, steel or titanium. The weight savings arent going to be worth the risk and/or maintenance of the aluminum lugs imo

 

[Ibrahim_S]

They do look nice.

from what ive seen..for a street driven car, i wouldnt use aluminum. On a race car using the lugs once or twice? Sure, aluminum or titanium. For street, steel or titanium. The weight savings arent going to be worth the risk and/or maintenance of the aluminum lugs imo

Thanks.. going to try them for a while as a daily drive, so far they are doing well

 

[Elp_jc]

There's no freaking way I'd trust anything other than steel for lug nuts on an almost 2-ton car calling for 150 ft/lbs of torque, especially if pushing the g limits. I've read of too many folks losing wheels with both Ti and Al lug nuts, with very expensive results. Similarly, I wouldn't use CF wheels either, but to each his own, I guess.

 

[Ibrahim_S]

There's no freaking way I'd trust anything other than steel for lug nuts on an almost 2-ton car calling for 150 ft/lbs of torque, especially if pushing the g limits. I've read of too many folks losing wheels with both Ti and Al lug nuts, with very expensive results. Similarly, I wouldn't use CF wheels either, but to each his own, I guess.

You really freaked me out.. I won’t trust it and go back to steel

 

[Adamone92]

There's no freaking way I'd trust anything other than steel for lug nuts on an almost 2-ton car calling for 150 ft/lbs of torque, especially if pushing the g limits. I've read of too many folks losing wheels with both Ti and Al lug nuts, with very expensive results. Similarly, I wouldn't use CF wheels either, but to each his own, I guess.

Agree. They work until they dont. I wouldnt want to encounter when they dont when it comes to my wheels. Especially not worth it on a street car.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Were you even able to torque those to 150 ft lbs?

The bigger question everyone should be asking is the use of dissimilar metals - aluminum lugs on steel studs... rain water or in geographic locations with winter seasons and salted roads, I expect those lugs to eventually weld themselves to the rims....

Me personally, I’d never use aluminum lugs, period.

 

[Bikeman315]

You really freaked me out.. I won’t trust it and go back to steel

Good idea. No website, Facebook only. Sells on Amazon and eBay only (US). One Amazon review, 2 stars. No way I’d put these on my car.

 

[Rapid Red]

Were you even able to torque those to 150 ft lbs?

The bigger question everyone should be asking is the use of dissimilar metals - aluminum lugs on steel studs... rain water or in geographic locations with winter seasons and salted roads, I expect those lugs to eventually weld themselves to the rims....

Me personally, I’d never use aluminum lugs, period.

If considering tire rotation happens with oil changes or @ 5k. not a big deal. Conditions mentioned could subject or cause the threads too galling.

I think torque value and the ability for a threaded aluminum nut. To be torque to 150 ft lbs is a much bigger concern.

Familiar with 6061, but not forged aluminum. Plus aluminum lugs in a race environment are a short time/cycle usage. Those few things would make me step back and think long and hard, regarding street usage.

BTW weight advantages ..... Check your time slip I guess, Worth the risk .... I guess.

 

[Adamone92]

If considering tire rotation happens with oil changes or @ 5k. not a big deal. Conditions mentioned could subject or cause the threads too galling.

I think torque value and the ability for a threaded aluminum nut. To be torque to 150 ft lbs is a much bigger concern.

Familiar with 6061, but not forged aluminum. Plus aluminum lugs in a race environment are a short time/cycle usage. Those few things would make me step back and think long and hard, regarding street usage.

BTW weight advantages ..... Check your time slip I guess, Worth the risk .... I guess.

+1

Galling..corrosion etc

Torque rating would also be a huge concern to me

Aluminum does have a higher resistance to heat, but is softer and more flexible. Over heat cycles and torquing on and off, i wouldnt trust it to hold at all. Like i said..for a race car..using the lugs once or twice..and then trashing them..sure. the small difference with the weight savings could help. I believe porsche and other racing teams use aluminum or titanium on the track for the weight savings..but i wouldnt for the street at all.

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