Lug Nuts for my VOSSENS - Opinions Welcome
02-25-2014, 03:43 PM
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R1cky, R1cky, R1cky... you put the passenger side rims on the drivers side, and then there's the maroon carpet behind the rims. Not to mention the unnatural drop.
Silly rabbit.
Silly rabbit.
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03-01-2014, 11:05 PM
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Those McGard lug nuts showed up today, and I'm happy to say that my first impressions are overwhelmingly positive. They're a narrow lug nut, with a perfectly clean and polished closed end. As a two-piece design, the aluminum base swivels freely. It's really kind of fascinating. And they look fantastic in the VOSSENS.
My only complaint is in the four lock-nuts that came with the kit. They look seriously out of place. So now I'm contemplating not using the lock-nuts, or finding an alternative.
Aside from that, however, I think this was definitely the right purchase. Here are a couple of macro shots.
My only complaint is in the four lock-nuts that came with the kit. They look seriously out of place. So now I'm contemplating not using the lock-nuts, or finding an alternative.
Aside from that, however, I think this was definitely the right purchase. Here are a couple of macro shots.
03-01-2014, 11:24 PM
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And here are some pictures of the lug nuts on one of the wheels... still in my basement.. still very much Winter outside.
03-02-2014, 01:12 AM
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Those do look real nice, agree about the locks being out of place. I thought that the moment I saw the set. That's one reason why I suggested the gorilla system, all the lugs are locks so you don't have one ugly ducking that sticks out like a sore thumb 
I'd just order 4 more regular lugs and sell the set of locks, unless you park your car often in shady places. I doubt you do J.
I'd just order 4 more regular lugs and sell the set of locks, unless you park your car often in shady places. I doubt you do J.
03-02-2014, 08:50 AM
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Those do look real nice, agree about the locks being out of place. I thought that the moment I saw the set. That's one reason why I suggested the gorilla system, all the lugs are locks so you don't have one ugly ducking that sticks out like a sore thumb
I'd just order 4 more regular lugs and sell the set of locks, unless you park your car often in shady places. I doubt you do J.
I'd just order 4 more regular lugs and sell the set of locks, unless you park your car often in shady places. I doubt you do J.
Also, the McGard spline drive key is unique to McGard. So in that respect, it's a pretty a significant theft deterrent right there. Certainly a deterrent for theft of opportunity. And for those thieves who plan on swiping the rims, there'd have to be educated about the make of the lug nuts... That's asking a lot of your average wheel thief.
I might buy an extra spline drive adapter, too, so I can have a back up myself. [edit] Just did, LOL.
They really do look good against the Vossens, matching the center cap quite well. I'm glad I didn't go down the aluminum lug nut road.
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03-04-2014, 03:05 AM
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Wow, those look really good! Good choice Rochester. I didn't realize what you were talking about with the locking nut until I searched for it. My only thing is I still would want the piece of mind of having some type of locking nut though I don't usually park anywhere shady either.
Man, I can't believe you haven't put your wheels on...I know its winter out there but I'd be itching, especially if I had them in my house. =) Can't wait to see some pics on the G.
Man, I can't believe you haven't put your wheels on...I know its winter out there but I'd be itching, especially if I had them in my house. =) Can't wait to see some pics on the G.
03-04-2014, 08:40 AM
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Wow, those look really good! Good choice Rochester. I didn't realize what you were talking about with the locking nut until I searched for it. My only thing is I still would want the piece of mind of having some type of locking nut though I don't usually park anywhere shady either.
Man, I can't believe you haven't put your wheels on...I know its winter out there but I'd be itching, especially if I had them in my house. =) Can't wait to see some pics on the G.
Man, I can't believe you haven't put your wheels on...I know its winter out there but I'd be itching, especially if I had them in my house. =) Can't wait to see some pics on the G.
I understand what you're saying about the lock nuts. And if I parked somewhere compromising on a regular basis, then I wouldn't hesitate to use them. (Still can, if I want. I'm not throwing them away or anything.) Fortunately, I rarely drive the car, and when I do, if ever there was a time when I'd park it in a shady location, then the potential for someone to pinch my wheels would be a theft of opportunity, not something planned. With all that in consideration, the 8-sided spline-drive McGard lug nuts would be enough deterrent, IMO. I've thought this through a number of times. Probably over-thought it, (LOL @me).
As for winter... I'm just one of about a 100 million people who are waiting impatiently for this fcked up Winter to end. If I were to make plans based on long-term weather forecasts, it's looking like the wheels won't go on the car until the end of March. At least two more weeks, probably three. I can't be driving on those PSS tires in sub-freezing temps.
It is what it is, man. Just throw your hands up in the air, grin and bear it.
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03-04-2014, 08:59 AM
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Get out of my head.
I hate you.
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