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Old May 7, 2018 | 06:43 PM
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Can someone tell me where to find light weght open ended lug nuts?
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http://store.katechengines.com/titan...15mm-p490.aspx
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Yep, very light, very durable.
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There is no way ti lug-nuts save enough to justify their use, even though they comprise unsprung weight. Most of us would be better off in more ways than one if WE lost some weight.

But, if you opt for ti, be sure to use anti-sieze and lessen torque according to Katech's recommendation.

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There is no way ti lug-nuts save enough to justify their use, even though they comprise unsprung weight. Most of us would be better off in more ways than one if WE lost some weight.

But, if you opt for ti, be sure to use anti-sieze and lessen torque according to Katech's recommendation.
Don't some racing organizations require open lug nuts to make visually sure that enough of the stud is "captured" by the lug nut?
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Don't some racing organizations require open lug nuts to make visually sure that enough of the stud is "captured" by the lug nut?
Yes.
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Where do you get a deep 17mm 12pt socket that wont destroy my wheels?

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Don't some racing organizations require open lug nuts to make visually sure that enough of the stud is "captured" by the lug nut?
NHRA does in some classes.
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Why would I want to put anti seize on a lug nut?


When I got mine, Katech never mentioned this and I torqued them to 95 Ft. Lbs.


Any input Jason?
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Originally Posted by Floridamark
Where do you get a deep 17mm 12pt socket?
I bought mine on Amazon. Lots of different brands available.

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Why would I want to put anti seize on a lug nut?


When I got mine, Katech never mentioned this and I torqued them to 95 Ft. Lbs.


Any input Jason?
We torque to 100 lb-ft. Our car shop uses a small amount of anti-seize on the threads. I have put them on dry before.
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I got my 12 pt at Lowes!
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