Lug Nuts

L78 Nova · 08-11-2010, 07:28 PM

I recently purchased Weld Racing lug nuts and washers for my new Bogart Drag-on Star III's. The washers deformed badly upon tightening and of course marked the wheels a little. I have a few different types of lug nuts around from old wheels and all the washers are crap. Are there some good lugs out there or are the 5/8 drive studs the only answer.

I'm really not killing these things with torque.. the washers are just soft.

Thanks for your input.
Gary

Dragsinger · 08-11-2010, 07:45 PM

Gary,

I have "worried" over this issue for years. After trying a number of brands and styles of lug nuts and washers the result was always been as you described. And as you described, over tightening is not the problem. I have tried several lubrication methods, grease, never-seize, even cam lube. Regardless, the washers deform and eventually mar the wheels plus hang up on the nut. If someone provides an oversize, hard washer I do not know about it.

The only satisfactory solution I have found is 5/8" studs with aluminum spacers and flat flange nuts. Once you go that route you will be happy with the result.

Alan Warman · 08-11-2010, 07:59 PM

Is this what your looking for.
http://www.insidecompracing.com/show...highlight=nuts

Notch1320 · 08-11-2010, 08:04 PM

PM Sent

Dave Turner · 08-11-2010, 08:22 PM

I've always used McGard product and never had any problems.

Dragsinger · 08-11-2010, 08:26 PM

Alan, Thanks for the link. I will be buying a set for the front wheels.

Jamie Greening · 08-11-2010, 08:26 PM

What Alan is showing is the answer. We have them and love them. Larry Hodge keeps them in stock for different shank lengths. Give him a call.

L78 Nova · 08-12-2010, 12:15 AM

Awesome !! I'll be ordering those shortly. Thanks guys I knew the racers would have an answer.

Gary

treessavoy · 08-12-2010, 12:51 AM

WOW! What a great product.

I need some of these.

JimR

rallye bob · 08-12-2010, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave turner

i've always used mcgard product and never had any problems.

x2
http://www.mcgard.com/Applications/A...AIFICmCA%3d%3d

08-11-2010, 07:28 PM	#1
L78 Nova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 92 Likes: 252 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Lug Nuts I recently purchased Weld Racing lug nuts and washers for my new Bogart Drag-on Star III's. The washers deformed badly upon tightening and of course marked the wheels a little. I have a few different types of lug nuts around from old wheels and all the washers are crap. Are there some good lugs out there or are the 5/8 drive studs the only answer. I'm really not killing these things with torque.. the washers are just soft. Thanks for your input. Gary

08-11-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts Gary, I have "worried" over this issue for years. After trying a number of brands and styles of lug nuts and washers the result was always been as you described. And as you described, over tightening is not the problem. I have tried several lubrication methods, grease, never-seize, even cam lube. Regardless, the washers deform and eventually mar the wheels plus hang up on the nut. If someone provides an oversize, hard washer I do not know about it. The only satisfactory solution I have found is 5/8" studs with aluminum spacers and flat flange nuts. Once you go that route you will be happy with the result.

08-11-2010, 07:59 PM	#3
Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts Is this what your looking for. http://www.insidecompracing.com/show...highlight=nuts __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

08-11-2010, 08:04 PM	#4
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts PM Sent __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718

08-11-2010, 08:22 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts I've always used McGard product and never had any problems. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

08-11-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts Alan, Thanks for the link. I will be buying a set for the front wheels.

08-11-2010, 08:26 PM	#7
Jamie Greening Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts What Alan is showing is the answer. We have them and love them. Larry Hodge keeps them in stock for different shank lengths. Give him a call.

08-12-2010, 12:15 AM	#8
L78 Nova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 92 Likes: 252 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts Awesome !! I'll be ordering those shortly. Thanks guys I knew the racers would have an answer. Gary

08-12-2010, 12:51 AM	#9
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts WOW! What a great product. I need some of these. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree