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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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^mind posting a link to someone who sells alternative lug nuts for oe wheels? ive searched and everyone has said no deals
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Um. rays lug nuts are good.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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^^am i reading this post wrong or something? so OP wants to put aftermarket lug nuts on his oe wheels right?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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I've used extended rays on my oem 17s.. Worked fine
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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The reason why it is not recommended to use aftermarket lugs with oem wheels is because oem wheels typically have the ball/radius shaped seating area. Most aftermarket wheels/lugs have the tapered seating area. As long as you use the right lug nuts, you will be okay.

 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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If you cant determine what lugs to put on your car you shouldent be driving a car.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by donut.
The reason why it is not recommended to use aftermarket lugs with oem wheels is because oem wheels typically have the ball/radius shaped seating area. Most aftermarket wheels/lugs have the tapered seating area. As long as you use the right lug nuts, you will be okay.

Japanese cars typically have a flat seating area...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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^^am i reading this post wrong or something? so OP wants to put aftermarket lug nuts on his oe wheels right?
Yes that is correct.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by PhantomCoupe
titanium nuts are good.
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post pics of your nuts when you get them
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^ gota grease your nuts before you torque em.
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^ put on your flame suit.
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Um. rays lug nuts are good.
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If you cant determine what lugs to put on your car you shouldent be driving a car.
Are your parents retarded? Cause you sure are special.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by donut.
The reason why it is not recommended to use aftermarket lugs with oem wheels is because oem wheels typically have the ball/radius shaped seating area. Most aftermarket wheels/lugs have the tapered seating area. As long as you use the right lug nuts, you will be okay.

so why is it in both 350z and g35driver they all say dont use aftermarket lugs with oe wheels?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Are your parents retarded? Cause you sure are special.
+1 lol
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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The lugs look good. Great quality picture too
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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The lugs look good. Great quality picture too
wtf......
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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^ gota grease your nuts before you torque em.
Now tha's comedy!
 
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