which lug nuts?

Drew888 · 09-16-2002, 06:45 PM

Buying Subzeros.

Which lugs should I get?

What fit best and offer best protection from theft?

Thanks,

PS. If I go to purchase them can you tell me what size lugs I need to fit the SubZeros?

Thanks again,

Drew

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M3sum · 09-16-2002, 07:15 PM

You need a conical style lug nut.
As far as protection, its really up for debate. Gorrila, mcgard, kyokugen are some brands to look at. Perhaps get some wheel locks in addition to the lugnuts.
the size is 12x1.25

Drew888 · 09-16-2002, 10:20 PM

Thanks !

gumpajim · 09-18-2002, 01:04 PM

I've been told that there are three different angles used by wheel makers for the mating of the lug nut to the wheel. Does anyone know if Rota and Subaru use the same angle? I bought Gorilla lug nuts (Subaru style) for my Rotas but now I'm wondering if they are the right kind.

Jim

rkkwan · 09-18-2002, 01:28 PM

While there are other types of lugs like "Shank style", "Mag style", etc... all the "Acorn" types are 60-degree.

Within the "Acorn" style, some wheels have a standard seat area like the Subaru OEM wheels; some have a wider seat area which can be utilized with the "Acorn Bulge" style lugs; and there are those wheels with narrow lug holes that require "Tuner" lugs or something like the McGard Splinedrive. But all three retains the 60-degree seat angle.

-Ray

gumpajim · 09-19-2002, 02:41 PM

Thank you, so the contact area may differ but the angle is the same. The Gorillas designed for Subaru should work OK on Rota wheels. I think I'll take one off and measure the angle to compare with the nuts that came with the wheel. Duh, that should answer the question.

Jim

09-16-2002, 06:45 PM	#1
Drew888 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6459 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County, SoCal. Vehicle: 2008 LGT Spec-B stg4 Infamous Tuned 315/330	which lug nuts? Buying Subzeros. Which lugs should I get? What fit best and offer best protection from theft? Thanks, PS. If I go to purchase them can you tell me what size lugs I need to fit the SubZeros? Thanks again, Drew * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-16-2002, 07:15 PM	#2
M3sum Scooby Specialist Member#: 18226 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Vehicle: 2001 M3 Laguna Seca Blue	You need a conical style lug nut. As far as protection, its really up for debate. Gorrila, mcgard, kyokugen are some brands to look at. Perhaps get some wheel locks in addition to the lugnuts. the size is 12x1.25

09-16-2002, 10:20 PM	#3
Drew888 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6459 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County, SoCal. Vehicle: 2008 LGT Spec-B stg4 Infamous Tuned 315/330	Thanks !

09-18-2002, 01:04 PM	#4
gumpajim Scooby Newbie Member#: 12567 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bellingham Wa. Vehicle: 04 STi sedan blue	I've been told that there are three different angles used by wheel makers for the mating of the lug nut to the wheel. Does anyone know if Rota and Subaru use the same angle? I bought Gorilla lug nuts (Subaru style) for my Rotas but now I'm wondering if they are the right kind. Jim

09-18-2002, 01:28 PM	#5
rkkwan Scooby Specialist Member#: 5596 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2010 Honda Fit Sport Black	While there are other types of lugs like "Shank style", "Mag style", etc... all the "Acorn" types are 60-degree. Within the "Acorn" style, some wheels have a standard seat area like the Subaru OEM wheels; some have a wider seat area which can be utilized with the "Acorn Bulge" style lugs; and there are those wheels with narrow lug holes that require "Tuner" lugs or something like the McGard Splinedrive. But all three retains the 60-degree seat angle. -Ray

09-19-2002, 02:41 PM	#6
gumpajim Scooby Newbie Member#: 12567 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bellingham Wa. Vehicle: 04 STi sedan blue	Thank you, so the contact area may differ but the angle is the same. The Gorillas designed for Subaru should work OK on Rota wheels. I think I'll take one off and measure the angle to compare with the nuts that came with the wheel. Duh, that should answer the question. Jim