I bought these for a set of Work Meister S1 wheels and so far like them. The lugs are impressively small and have a snug fitting key adapter. I have used a number of lugs before and these are probably the smallest I have seen. The diameter of the the outside of the lug (with the key on) is no bigger than the diameter of the 60 degree lug seat. This means it should theoretically fit in even the tightest tolerance wheels.
These are spline drive lugs, so a standard lug wrench won't get them off. This likely provides a small degree of security by itself, though for expensive wheels I would recommend a good set of locks. I picked up the
Gorilla Automotive 71631NBC Acorn Black Chrome Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size), Pack of 4
. The finish will likely hold up well over time. This is due to the nature of the finish itself and the fact that the key fits very precisely and will not slip across the splines. I find that one of the main reasons regular hex lugs get scratched is ill-fitting wrenches which slip and slide across the surface of the lug. You will get none of that with these lugs.
The key for the lugs has a section for a 3/4" wrench and one for a 13/16" wrench. I would suggest using the 13/16" since it is closer to the middle of the key, and is a larger diameter. This will put less stress on the key itself, reducing wear over time.
Overall a very well designed set of lugs for tuner wheels.
| Material | Steel |
|---|---|
| Fastener Type | Acorn |
| Thread Size | 12 x 1.50mm |
| Exterior Finish | Chrome,Steel |
| Color | Black Chrome |
| Metal Type | Alloy Steel |
| Drive System | External Hex |
| Brand | Gorilla Automotive |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Inside Thread Size | M 12 |
| Size | 12-mm X 1.50 |
| Manufacturer | Gorilla Automotive |
| Model | 5Lug Sd Acorn 12-1.50 Wik Blk |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | 21133BC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 21133BC |
| OEM Part Number | 21133BC |
| Special Features | lightweight |
