captain Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I've just bought a set of 18" Rota Torque Drifts to replace my 17" JDMs. The car will look like this in 48 hours: Having never bought rims before, I'm assuming the standard bolts/nuts will work but I guess an upgrade in looks and security would be welcome. (I street park) Any suggestions? Quote
Chris`I Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Plenty of aftermarket ones available, I'll let the traders sort that. Be warned that your OEM ones are unlikely to fit though, if they are anything like the Rota GTRs. My wheel nuts were far too big and had to get a set of slimline ones like the 5Zigens Quote
nurrish Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I brought a set from here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20-x-Black-Alloy-Wheel-Tuner-Nuts-NISSAN-SUZUKI-SUBARU_W0QQitemZ250569778042QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET?hash=item3a571f637a They come with tool to tighten them up.......however no locking nut......but then again i dont need them because i cant see anyone wanting to steal my wheels Quote
captain Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 I brought a set from here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20-x-Black-Alloy-Wheel-Tuner-Nuts-NISSAN-SUZUKI-SUBARU_W0QQitemZ250569778042QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET?hash=item3a571f637a They come with tool to tighten them up.......however no locking nut......but then again i dont need them because i cant see anyone wanting to steal my wheels Looks like someone has already stolen your wheels and she's smuggled a set of wheel nuts up her jumper Quote
rtbiscuit Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 i use the 5zigen nuts, got them from envy, one is a locking nut as its had the corners cut out and has to use a special tool for removal. Quote
Pimm Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 i use the 5zigen nuts, got them from envy, one is a locking nut as its had the corners cut out and has to use a special tool for removal. I have the same but in blue and they are just Ian has something similar forsale that would go well with your wheels viewtopic.php?f=32&t=33859 Quote
M13KYF Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 My wheel nuts were far too big and had to get a set of slimline ones Quote
Chris`I Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 My wheel nuts were far too big and had to get a set of slimline ones I was waiting for that Quote
captain Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 Just gone for a test fit as the rims are in but waiting for the rubber. Of course it's not simple! The JDM nuts will are too big so I need 20 slimline gunmetal nuts. Secondly, the wheels do not sit flush on the hub (centre hole several mm larger than hub) so all the weight of the wheel will only be supported by the bolts so I need "spigot rings" according to the fitter - which he doesn't have. Are these the same as spacers?? Surely the last thing I need is spacers with an offset of ET12? All suggestions welcome. Quote
Ekona Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Spigot rings are completely different to spacers, they literally just fill in that gap you mentioned. Also ZOMG at the offset! Quote
Chris`I Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Try Andy for some spiggot rings, he saved my life last time - top chap Quote
Ian Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Spigot rings are completely different to spacers, they literally just fill in that gap you mentioned. Also ZOMG at the offset! Whats wrong with the offset? Its pretty much perfect to fill the arches Quote
Chris`I Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Who's Andy. Andy is Andy, thats his username. Runs Kudos Automotive, one of our traders Search his username or go see his section in the Traders area. Sure he will help you out Kudos trading area - viewforum.php?f=129 Quote
captain Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 Panic over. Seems it would have been a good idea to open all 4 boxes and then look for spigots/nuts before posting. However, the nuts are "shi*e and will rust" (words of the company selling the rims) so now I need to source some nice gunmetal or black locking replacements. Quote
captain Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 Who's Andy. Andy is Andy, thats his username. Runs Kudos Automotive, one of our traders Search his username or go see his section in the Traders area. Sure he will help you out Kudos trading area - viewforum.php?f=129 Thanks. Quote
Stew Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Panic over. Seems it would have been a good idea to open all 4 boxes and then look for spigots/nuts before posting. However, the nuts are "shi*e and will rust" (words of the company selling the rims) so now I need to source some nice gunmetal or black locking replacements. I think ZMANALEX can get cool wheel nuts too! Quote
captain Posted March 18, 2010 Author Posted March 18, 2010 I think ZMANALEX can get cool wheel nuts too! Seems like "cool" nuts (16 normal and 4 locking) cost £80 - £90 for slimline aluminium gunmetal/black. Anybody got or seen some that don't cost £4 each. Quote
Ian Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 I've got a set of RAYS nuts, not sure they will fit with your wheels though Quote
clarkie34 Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 You should have recieved spiggot rings with your wheels. Quote
captain Posted March 18, 2010 Author Posted March 18, 2010 You should have recieved spiggot rings with your wheels. See 4 posts up. Got the spigot rings but the nuts are rubbish so need quality replacements. Just don't like the idea of spending £80 + for them. Quote
GT4 Zed Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 i got muteki extended open wheel nuts from Adam @ z-1 but try this link for nuts franging from +£100 - £48. the last two may interest you : http://www.unit-8.co.uk/acatalog/Wheels.html Quote
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