lugs

rkalloo · 12-12-2007, 10:09 PM

what type of lugs do i need for aftermarket wheels?
whats this talk abt acorn etc... someone who can nbreak it down for me would be appreciated

i know the thread is 12x1.5 but what else do i need to know before i purchase some? thanks

02civicsi · 12-12-2007, 10:21 PM

The OEM lugs have a "ball" seat to the meaning they are round. The aftermarket ones you will need for aftermarket wheels is the "acorn" seat which are tapered. Basically use OEM lugs on OEM Honda wheels & use aftermarket lugs on aftermarket wheels. If you want I can take a pic of the two of them next to each other so you can see the difference.

Civic$peed · 12-12-2007, 10:22 PM

acorn nuts are basically round on the top and kinda flare out at the bottem with like a flange but its all one peice (these were stock on civic dx-g)

spline nuts are skinner nuts with lots of teeth in them so a reg. socket can take em off. usally better for aftermarket since there smallers and usally have less chance of rubbing or damaging the wheel. also they come with a generic wheel lock to fit the nuts.

lots of companys makes diffrent styles even mugen makes a set i belive. when i put on my 18's i used all my stock nuts and just bought a set of lock nuts.

02civicsi · 12-12-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Civic$peed

when i put on my 18's i used all my stock nuts

rkalloo · 12-12-2007, 10:46 PM

im guessing thats not good? lol

ok but do i need the "short" or "long" ones? or is it just for looks?

these:
Volk Rays Lug Nuts RED 12 X 1.5MM Short HONDA TOYOTA - (eBay.ca item 270196305493 end time 19-Dec-07 17:29:42 EST)

or these:
RED Volk Rays Lug Nuts 12 x 1.50 EXTENDED Honda - (eBay.ca item 260192654062 end time 18-Dec-07 01:21:15 EST)

02civicsi · 12-12-2007, 11:18 PM

If you plan on running extended studs then you will for sure want the extended lugs but the short ones will work fine. I like the way the extended lugs look on my wheels but I'm thinking of getting the the short lugs maybe.

rkalloo · 12-13-2007, 02:38 PM

so the two i showed u there on ebay will fit aftermarket wheels correcT?

Civic$peed · 12-13-2007, 03:58 PM

haha i know people dont think its the best idea but as long as they dont rub on the inside of the wheels they work alrite.. of course i would have rather gotten aftermarket and of a diffrent color.

02civicsi · 12-13-2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkalloo

so the two i showed u there on ebay will fit aftermarket wheels correcT?

Yes & Domo Arigato for the rep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Civic$peed

haha i know people dont think its the best idea but as long as they dont rub on the inside of the wheels they work alrite.. of course i would have rather gotten aftermarket and of a diffrent color.

Dude if you can afford rims & tires you can spend the extra $40 on a set of Kyokugen lugs at least. Whatever it's your car.

02civicsi · 12-15-2007, 02:44 PM

Here you go. The one on the left is my Project Kics R40's & the one on the right is obviously the OEM lug. See how the Project Kics lug seat area is alot more tapered then the OEM lug which is more rounded. That is why you shouldn't use OEM lugs on aftermarket wheels & vise versa.

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12-12-2007, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,068 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	The OEM lugs have a "ball" seat to the meaning they are round. The aftermarket ones you will need for aftermarket wheels is the "acorn" seat which are tapered. Basically use OEM lugs on OEM Honda wheels & use aftermarket lugs on aftermarket wheels. If you want I can take a pic of the two of them next to each other so you can see the difference.

12-12-2007, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Civic$peed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Age: 20 Posts: 326 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	acorn nuts are basically round on the top and kinda flare out at the bottem with like a flange but its all one peice (these were stock on civic dx-g) spline nuts are skinner nuts with lots of teeth in them so a reg. socket can take em off. usally better for aftermarket since there smallers and usally have less chance of rubbing or damaging the wheel. also they come with a generic wheel lock to fit the nuts. lots of companys makes diffrent styles even mugen makes a set i belive. when i put on my 18's i used all my stock nuts and just bought a set of lock nuts.

12-12-2007, 10:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
rkalloo Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 479 iTrader: 0 / 0%	im guessing thats not good? lol ok but do i need the "short" or "long" ones? or is it just for looks? these: Volk Rays Lug Nuts RED 12 X 1.5MM Short HONDA TOYOTA - (eBay.ca item 270196305493 end time 19-Dec-07 17:29:42 EST) or these: RED Volk Rays Lug Nuts 12 x 1.50 EXTENDED Honda - (eBay.ca item 260192654062 end time 18-Dec-07 01:21:15 EST)

12-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,068 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	If you plan on running extended studs then you will for sure want the extended lugs but the short ones will work fine. I like the way the extended lugs look on my wheels but I'm thinking of getting the the short lugs maybe.

12-13-2007, 02:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
rkalloo Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 479 iTrader: 0 / 0%	so the two i showed u there on ebay will fit aftermarket wheels correcT?

12-13-2007, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Civic$peed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Age: 20 Posts: 326 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	haha i know people dont think its the best idea but as long as they dont rub on the inside of the wheels they work alrite.. of course i would have rather gotten aftermarket and of a diffrent color.

12-15-2007, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 5,068 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 12 / 100%	Here you go. The one on the left is my Project Kics R40's & the one on the right is obviously the OEM lug. See how the Project Kics lug seat area is alot more tapered then the OEM lug which is more rounded. That is why you shouldn't use OEM lugs on aftermarket wheels & vise versa.

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