Lug Nuts Locks, what should I buy
As far as being stripped...95% of the time it's user error. If you use the proper tools and torque them properly then they won't strip. If you're some gorilla with an impact gun then you're going to have problems since they're very lightweight lugnuts. I'm not some spokesman for Rays but I KNOW they work. I'm just giving you my own experience from having actually OWNED them but it's up to you.
Last edited by bmxman; Apr 25, 2010 at 08:10 PM.
LOL one person posts about some bad things he's "heard" and you all set to take it as gospel? I have been actually using Rays lugs for the last 4 years with not a single problem. They get scratched? I don't know how that happens but what are people doing to scratch them? They fade? hmm...I have had the same set for over a 1.5 years and they look the same.
As far as being stripped...95% of the time it's user error. If you use the proper tools and torque them properly then they won't strip. If you're some gorilla with an impact gun then you're going to have problems since they're very lightweight lugnuts. I'm not some spokesman for Rays but I KNOW they work. I'm just giving you my own experience from having actually OWNED them but it's up to you.
As far as being stripped...95% of the time it's user error. If you use the proper tools and torque them properly then they won't strip. If you're some gorilla with an impact gun then you're going to have problems since they're very lightweight lugnuts. I'm not some spokesman for Rays but I KNOW they work. I'm just giving you my own experience from having actually OWNED them but it's up to you.
someone bought the lugs before me though 
so I may have to go with Muteki's
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I just put on my gorilla honda-specific locks today that I bought from amazon.com for 19.99. They do feel a tad heavier than the stock lug but (could be my imagination) but at that far inward they don't cause any perceivable vibration at speed....depthwise they are perfect! They definitely would give a thief a headache.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 38431N Honda Ball Seat Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size): Automotive
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 38431N Honda Ball Seat Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size): Automotive
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If the OP or anyone for that matter is wanting these locks or lugs for OEM Honda wheels, be it alloys/aluminum or the steel wheels, if the wheels came from Honda, then those lugs/locks would NOT be a good recommendation.
Please read my post above, as the aftermarket 'tuner' style lugnuts do not have the correct lug seat-pattern for OEM factory Honda wheels, they are meant for aftermarket wheels with a 45* tapered lug seat. The OEM Honda wheels all use an "acorn" or "ball" shaped lug seat.
This happens all the time on these internet forums, people think they know what they are talking about/recommending and recommend the wrong thing. This is a very serious safety issue, and people have been pushing their luck all the time with tuner lugs on OEM Honda wheels. If you don't use the correct lugnuts and your wheels come off at freeway speeds you won't get much sympathy.
Lug nuts are one of the most important aspects on the car, do not screw it up, cheap out or do anything misinformed.
Omg even wikipedia knows. Lug nut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Honda uses a spherical rather than a tapered seat, but the nut performs the same function.
Please read my post above, as the aftermarket 'tuner' style lugnuts do not have the correct lug seat-pattern for OEM factory Honda wheels, they are meant for aftermarket wheels with a 45* tapered lug seat. The OEM Honda wheels all use an "acorn" or "ball" shaped lug seat.
This happens all the time on these internet forums, people think they know what they are talking about/recommending and recommend the wrong thing. This is a very serious safety issue, and people have been pushing their luck all the time with tuner lugs on OEM Honda wheels. If you don't use the correct lugnuts and your wheels come off at freeway speeds you won't get much sympathy.
Lug nuts are one of the most important aspects on the car, do not screw it up, cheap out or do anything misinformed.
Omg even wikipedia knows. Lug nut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Honda uses a spherical rather than a tapered seat, but the nut performs the same function.
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Sorry to bump an ancient thread, but this confused me slightly. Is there a something unique about how honda does the spherical lug nut or will any acorn style do on the FACTORY wheels. The factory lugs have disappeared and I'm putting stock wheels/winter tires on this weekend, wanted to make sure I'd be safe with a set of acorn lugnuts from autozone.
you cannot mix-n-match
if you're mounting factory wheels, get BALL SEAT nuts.
If you're mounting aftermarket wheels, make sure what kind of seat it will use (most use tapered, but not guaranteed).
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