Performance.....Lug Nuts?

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:08 am

Apparently a lighter lugnut on my wheels will put more power to the ground, increase braking and handling? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:17 am

so does taking a big dump before you go out to drive.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:19 am

I've seen some stuff in my day, but I think this almost beats the $4.99 box and wires that mimics a chip.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:18 am

Although that is a marketing ploy, reducing unsprung weight and rotating mass WILL put more power to the ground.... This is one of the reasions i've never bought new wheels for my Subaru, stock they are a hair over 16lbs each.... look at the prices for wheels that are under 16lbs in a plus one fitment .... crazy... and i wouldn't put a heavier wheel on a performance car.... the Vibe that's a different story, being a "mini-SUC"How much is going to change with lightweight lugs.... not much

NUBlackshirts · Post by **NUBlackshirts** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:35 am

I have "tuner" lugs on my Vibe, but I wanted to get a different look with the Scion wheels. Mine are the black, open-ended type. I would think the weight difference would be about nil as the lugs are so close to the centerline of the wheel anyway. Now if the weight was further to the outside of the wheel, that would be a different story.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:39 pm

Quote, originally posted by NUBlackshirts Â»I have "tuner" lugs on my Vibe, but I wanted to get a different look with the Scion wheels. Mine are the black, open-ended type. I would think the weight difference would be about nil as the lugs are so close to the centerline of the wheel anyway. Now if the weight was further to the outside of the wheel, that would be a different story.I'm sure you must run winter tires there in CO, yes? If not be ware of open ended lugs, espically aluminum lugs as they will corrode onto the studs... using grease/anti-seize is a bad idea as well, as it drasticly changes the torque figures... As far as the lugs being close to the center, you right, it doesn't do much for rotating mass, but it "does" help with lowering unsprung weight...

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:18 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx Â»so does taking a big dump before you go out to drive.absolutely, i couldn't agree with you more. then you gotta drive naked. those 3-5 pounds of clothes are a HP killer

moongdss · Post by **moongdss** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:14 am

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx Â»so does taking a big dump before you go out to drive.AHAHAHAA!! You SLAY me!! *spits drink on screen* too funny maxx

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:43 pm

Have these nuts been dyno'ed!

NUBlackshirts · Post by **NUBlackshirts** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:37 pm

Mine have. Oh wait, you were talking about lug nuts....nevermind.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:07 pm

Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy Â»Have these nuts been dyno'ed! No but DEEZ NUTZ Have!!!!

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