Lug nut suggestions

Old Aug 16, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lorentzoe45
Sweet! I ordered a set, thanks for the reply/review.
Swing back and write down you thoughts about the McGards when you get them.
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Swing back and write down you thoughts about the McGards when you get them.
My thoughts:
First of all the quality is amazing. Second, I feel so much more secure with these on. Third, 2oz lighter on each (I know who cares lol but I had to know) which adds up to .5 of a lb on each corner.

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My oem lug set weighs 54oz or so, Mcgard set weigh 22oz or so. 32oz difference = 2 lbs loss lol.

Great recommendation. Thanks again. I would highly recommend also. Bought for $90 shipped on eBay.
Super nice. High quality.
17x8 rpf1 with pilot sport 3+ with new lugs on. Each corner weighs 40lbs
Oem lug nut
Oem set weight
Mcgard set weight
Mcgard lug
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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Look at you with the scale. 1/2 pound reduction of rotational mass at each corner... sounds impressive when said like that, doesn't it? LOL

I'm glad you're happy with them, lorentzoe45.

You know, about that lock nut... I used some self-serving rationale there, and bought another set of four extra McGards that I'm using instead of the lock nuts. My thinking is that the 8-sided spline socket is a proprietary design to McGard, unlike the universal 6-sided design, so it would be enough to discourage a thief of opportunity who happens to carry a standard spline-drive socket with him.

It just looks better having all five the same, IMO.
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Look at you with the scale. 1/2 pound reduction of rotational mass at each corner... sounds impressive when said like that, doesn't it? LOL

I'm glad you're happy with them, lorentzoe45.

You know, about that lock nut... I used some self-serving rationale there, and bought another set of four extra McGards that I'm using instead of the lock nuts. My thinking is that the 8-sided spline socket is a proprietary design to McGard, unlike the universal 6-sided design, so it would be enough to discourage a thief of opportunity who happens to carry a standard spline-drive socket with him.

It just looks better having all five the same, IMO.
AGREED. I like the idea, I might do that also. And yes I'm that guy lol weighing everything. I'm running out of things to do, so when I can drop any weight on this land yacht I do. Not removing any interior or luxuries but had to get the weight down on this. Weighed over 3800 full tank, now I'm at 3650 full tank.
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Also my rims are ugly, maybe nobody will want to steal them haha.
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lorentzoe45
Also my rims are ugly, maybe nobody will want to steal them haha.
Enkie RPF1... that's all about weight reduction, anyway. People who know what they are will respect them, whereas people who don't might think they're ugly but that's their problem.

Chrome-trimmed center car looks nice, IMO.
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