Nichie gemello 20 wheel lug nut

[terry390]

Hi guys, those of you who has 20 inch Niche Gemello wheels. what lug nuts you use? how much lb ft of torque to tie them? And the tire pressure?

 

[Deleted member 11966]

Have you tried any 'tuner lugs'? I have a set from a previous car that they work on few different sets. Speaking of tuner lug nuts make sure they are not junk and also I've heard stories of staying away from aluminum ones but can't confirm.

As of wheel lug nuts torque I do them at 90lb/ft (which is in the middle or so of the torque range).

Edit: Correction on the torque value. Thanks D.J.

 

[D.J.]

Have you tried any 'tuner lugs'? I have a set from a previous car that they work on few different sets. Speaking of tuner lug nuts make sure they are not junk and also I've heard stories of staying away from aluminum ones but can't confirm.

As of wheel lug nuts torque I do them at 95lb/ft (which is in the middle or so of the torque range).

95 is just over the max recommended in the Kia Stinger owner's manual.

Wheel nut tightening torque:
11~13 kgf·m, 107~127N·m (79~94 lbf·ft)

 

[terry390]

Have you tried any 'tuner lugs'? I have a set from a previous car that they work on few different sets. Speaking of tuner lug nuts make sure they are not junk and also I've heard stories of staying away from aluminum ones but can't confirm.

As of wheel lug nuts torque I do them at 95lb/ft (which is in the middle or so of the torque range).

what size are ur tuner lug nuts??

 

[D.J.]

what size are ur tuner lug nuts??

I know this question wasn't directed at me, but they are M12x1.5.

Tuner lugs are either driven internally by a hex key (10mm or 12mm), or externally driven by a thin walled spline socket..


Internal hex



External spline with thin walled socket

 

[terry390]

I know this question wasn't directed at me, but they are M12x1.5.

Tuner lugs are either driven internally by a hex key (10mm or 12mm), or externally driven by a thin walled spline socket..


Internal hex
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External spline with thin walled socket
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thx. what do think about aluminum lug nuts?

 

[D.J.]

thx. what do think about aluminum lug nuts?

I think they should be avoided at all costs.

I can't think of a single benefit to using them, other than weight, and the weight savings is so insignificant, there is no real world benefit.

Aluminum can be anodized to some fancy colors, but it's not going to be worth it IMO

 

[Deleted member 11966]

I edited my post to avoid misleading others. Thanks DJ, I used to torque them at 90lbs but last weekend i overdid them at 95. Its already good to keep those numbers handy when working on the car.

Also, x2 on avoiding aluminum tunner lugs. You will hate yourself for getting bad quality or wrong size lug nuts (just google "rx7 loosing all wheels on autox").

 

[D.J.]

(just google "rx7 loosing all wheels on autox").

Worthy of a link to the video