GenVibe - Community for Pontiac Vibe Enthusiasts

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

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

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

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

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.

Quote, originally posted by NUBlackshirts »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...

Quote, originally posted by drunkenmaxx »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

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

Have these nuts been dyno'ed!

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

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