Forged Aluminum Lug Nuts?

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I recently purchased a set of Vossen hf6-2 wheels and when we did install the lugs weren't in yet so tire shop used something they had in stock that worked.

Got lugs in and went to put them on myself today and found the are forged aluminum lugs. Is there any downside to using aluminum? I feel like they may not hold as well over time or am I wrong? Anyone have any experience with these?
 

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You have to be careful with Aluminum lugs. They always have a lower torque specification then steel. Make sure they are good to more than 150lbs. Also they can dialectically corrode themselves onto the steel lugs.

Its always better to go with steel but that does not mean you cannot go with alum. Just make sure they spec out to the torque.
 
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You have to be careful with Aluminum lugs. They always have a lower torque specification then steel. Make sure they are good to more than 150lbs. Also they can dialectically corrode themselves onto the steel lugs.

Its always better to go with steel but that does not mean you cannot go with alum. Just make sure they spec out to the torque.

Thanks for the info... if the lug nuts weren't so damn ugly that they originally put on I would not have switched.

Everything I ordered is spec'd out for the expedition so hopefully all is well.
 
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Ok, after reading as much as I can find online, it appears I wasted my time putting these on lol... anyone know of a good steel lug nut for vossen wheel?
 

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Aluminum threads are subject to galling which can seize them to the studs, especially if they're tightened with an impact gun. If you were to use them, use copious amounts of anti-seize and hand tighten them.
 
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Aluminum threads are subject to galling which can seize them to the studs, especially if they're tightened with an impact gun. If you were to use them, use copious amounts of anti-seize and hand tighten them.

I did read about only hand tightening... that's how I installed them... may roll with them for a while an see.

Thanks for input
 

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Aluminum threads are subject to galling which can seize them to the studs, especially if they're tightened with an impact gun. If you were to use them, use copious amounts of anti-seize and hand tighten them.
hand tighten or air gun, still needs 150ft-lbs of torque.
I wouldn't use aluminum lug nuts.
 

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