peterrosey Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'm looking to do a deal on a load of alloy wheel nuts - black anodised 12 x 1.5mm thread, closed ends. If you're after the ultimate in weight saving, these are an easy way to save a bit of unsprung weight. If I can get enough interest I can get the price down to around £42 posted to your door. By way of comparison DT are charging £112 for a set of four anodised blue. So who's interested? I need a minimum of four people to start the ball rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Coombes Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I'd be intresed but can we have them open ended. and in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsti Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 me too are they for various wheel specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrosey Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 They're not open-ended and 12 x 1.5 is all that's on offer. Looks like that's that then! Hey ho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsti Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 i dont need open ended just need toknow they match my wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 And just in case... remember, alloy wheel nuts are not legal for MSA competition events. IE if you run your car in the Speed Series, then ally wheel nuts are a no no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I would like some, is the chamfer the same on all wheel nuts ? I have Compomotive evolution wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrosey Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 I've looked into using these wheelnuts a little more deeply now and I have to say I'm not entirely convinced by them. I have since spoken to an expert in high tensile aerospace grade alloys. Although the aerospace grade alloy they use for them is very tough, the differing rates of expansion between the aluminium nut and the steel stud may be an issue. Plus, given that the Westfield studs / hub / disc are so close together the heat build up will be pretty high. I've also looked into Titanium wheel nuts (found a place where they cost under £100 a set), but these have similar expansion issues plus tend to bind on steel threads (so they have to be well greased, which isn't ideal). While Posche may have been using aluminium nuts for years, I do think that the motorsports organisations are probably correct in not allowing the use of aluminium or titanium nuts in competition. So that's why I'm not keen to get involved in this one. Sorry chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS WST Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 http://www.stormmotorsport.co.uk Look under Alloys / Tyres and click on parts Titanium Wheels nuts Open ended in black £60 for a set of 16 or £3.49 each Have had them on mine for over a year now and covered over 4000 miles with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrosey Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks for that... looks tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappers Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 And just in case... remember, alloy wheel nuts are not legal for MSA competition events. IE if you run your car in the Speed Series, then ally wheel nuts are a no no... Does that mean they are not as safe as steel ones then? I've been looking for some black closed end ones for my black alloys purely for aesthetic reasons . So far found Muteki oneshere, in 12x1.5 60deg seat. Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 QUOTE Does that mean they are not as safe as steel ones then? Don't know. I suspect the differing thermal expansion properties has something to do with it. Also perhaps there is a preceived risk of being able to strip an ally nut more easily than a steel one if the wheel gets bashed on a kerb or by another competitor, or by simply being a bit ham fisted with the wheel brace. Obviously another car hitting yours wouldn't happen in a sprint, but for racing it may be a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS WST Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 If there ok for big heavy subaru's there good enough for our cars which weigh less than half that what they are designed for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwidewebs Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 While Posche may have been using aluminium nuts for years Really? Not on any that own/have owned. I did look into non-steel nuts as I have a "rusty nut" problem but Porsche said it was an absolute no-no. Just paint them every 6 months instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelcoombs Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 my dads 911 had titanium wheel nuts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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