Forged Aluminum Lug Nuts?

[TheDoug]

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?

 

[LazSlate]

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.

 

[TheDoug]

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.

 

[TheDoug]

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?

 

[Going_Going_Gone]

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.

 

[TheDoug]

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

 

[ExpyNole]

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.

 

[sjwelds]

I wouldn't use aluminum lug nuts.

 

[TheDoug]

I have come that conclusion as well...

 

[jrk341]

Try McGard or Gorilla for lug nuts.

 

[Motorcity muscle]

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.

You do not want lube or antiseize on lugs, only clean dry threads. As stated aluminum and steel do not work well together. First tire store tech is going to destroy aluminum lug nuts. If manufacturers thought it would save weight they would use them.

 

[TheDoug]

Try McGard or Gorilla for lug nuts.

I had purchased gorillas for the ford oem rims. When I get back to town I was going to call gorilla and see what I need for the voseen wheels.

 

[MattG]

Spline gorilla nuts should be fine for the wheels. They are acorn 60* or something which most aftermarket wheels I've had on both my Expy and F150 require. They don't accommodate the factory lugs but the spline, no issue. Confirmed that with 7 sets of wheels between the two trucks.

 

[TheDoug]

Spline gorilla nuts should be fine for the wheels. They are acorn 60* or something which most aftermarket wheels I've had on both my Expy and F150 require. They don't accommodate the factory lugs but the spline, no issue. Confirmed that with 7 sets of wheels between the two trucks.

Thanks!

 

[duneslider]

Aluminum nuts on steel studs without some sort of lube will lead to a world of hurt! Putting bike pedals on a bike without lube can lead to serious issues, I can't imagine what a lug nut torqued to 150ft/lbs would do! Yikes!

 

[2013Tuxedo]

You do not want lube or antiseize on lugs, only clean dry threads. As stated aluminum and steel do not work well together. First tire store tech is going to destroy aluminum lug nuts. If manufacturers thought it would save weight they would use them.

Dry threads, lubed (anti-siezed) acorn wall. I also put anti-sieve everywhere the wheel touches the hub.

But yeah not a great idea to use aluminum lugs, probably just as bad of an idea as Ford's to use clad/wrapped wheel lugs lol