|
04-26-2009, 06:39 PM | #1 |
I knew this would happen
Well serves me right buying the cheap lug nuts
I put then on yesterday and one already chipped... any recommendations for replacedments? would like them in blue :D or black
__________________
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy Last edited by Arkhangel; 04-27-2009 at 12:06 AM. |
|
04-26-2009, 07:27 PM | #2 |
ULTIMATE
Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007
Location: Canoga Park, CA
Posts: 14,859
|
hmm, I see a big black circle where the top of the lug nut should be?
__________________
Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific. |
04-26-2009, 07:49 PM | #3 |
oh no sorry thats just the key.. pic was just to reference the lugs i bought
__________________
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy |
|
04-26-2009, 09:34 PM | #4 |
I love momentum.
|
Even the nicest ones will still wear down a bit after a few removals.
|
04-26-2009, 11:39 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 Matrix Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Spokane, Wa
Posts: 78
|
Skunk2 ftw!
|
04-26-2009, 11:45 PM | #6 |
37HSSV
|
It depends on how you take on or take off your wheels. If you use an impact wrench, its more a chance for damage. I havnt had any problems with mine, wheels have been removed at least 4-5 times now. Only 1 time with an impact.
__________________
07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance. |
04-27-2009, 12:02 AM | #7 |
no impact wrench been used since i put the rims on on Saturday, thats what buggin me i bought the lugs nuts on sat took off today to paint calipers and one aready chiped
__________________
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy |
|
04-27-2009, 12:05 AM | #8 |
__________________
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy |
|
04-27-2009, 07:01 PM | #9 |
Drives: 2010 Matrix Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Spokane, Wa
Posts: 78
|
Yeah they look sick though.I just put them on mine.
|
04-27-2009, 07:07 PM | #10 | |
Super Moderator
|
Quote:
http://www.corsportusa.com/store/cat...x.php?cPath=46
__________________
--[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--
|
|
04-27-2009, 08:10 PM | #11 |
medero en caguas vende los VISION MOTORSPORT son anodize aluminum y vienen en negro rojo y azul creo que tambien salienton en gun metal y te salen 60 los 16... yo estoy a punto de comprar los rojos y son dificiles de conseguir...
|
|
04-27-2009, 08:38 PM | #12 |
Gracias tipo
__________________
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy |
|
04-27-2009, 09:16 PM | #13 |
School'er of hard knocks
Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Sudbury, On
Posts: 556
|
Take those off ASAP!
I'm not joking. I had a similar set seize on the wheel/studs, and ended up needing an air-hammer to remove them, as of course, the sides were all worn out (just from torquing at 70ft/lbs!) Of course, I chewed up the rim (which were long out of existence by then) using the air impact tool. Cost me four new alloys, all because I scrimped and used cheap Ebay (similar) lug nuts. Buy a good set, they'll pay for themselves in no time! |
04-27-2009, 10:21 PM | #14 |
I love momentum.
|
Always hand tighten lug nuts (aftermarket or not). Air tools + lug nuts = lose (even if you have the correct torque stick). It only takes a couple extra minutes...
|
04-28-2009, 12:21 PM | #15 |
Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Keremeos BC
Posts: 986
|
Seconded. I own an impact, and NEVER use it to install lug nuts, plated or not! Torque wrench only.
I learned my lesson when a tire shop stretched every wheel stud on my old car. True, the studs weren't the standard size ("normal"), but it was an unnecessary waste of time and money to replace them all. |
04-29-2009, 09:58 PM | #16 | |
Quote:
__________________
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. --Tom Clancy |
||
04-29-2009, 11:05 PM | #17 |
I won't use an impact either. In fact, every time I've gotten a flat I've taken the wheel off and taken it to the service station either in another car or put the spare on the Yaris, just to avoid the over torquing that the monkeys in the tire change shop are likely to inflict on my lugs. I'll trust them for a mount and a balance but that's about it.
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Never gonna happen in North America. | IllusionX | Photo-Video-Media Gallery | 2 | 04-07-2009 11:28 PM |
What would happen if i disconnected this wire??? | Syroyizhka | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 21 | 04-06-2009 10:06 PM |
5 Things You Never Knew Your Cell Phone Could Do | Astroman | Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions | 19 | 08-17-2007 09:58 PM |
wat happen if u ebrake going 80mph? | Blenjar | Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions | 29 | 06-15-2007 10:09 PM |
i happen to have a 1.8 fuel injector | critical | Performance Modifications | 3 | 03-12-2007 11:57 PM |