ZL1 Addons Titanium Lug Nuts

hashtag · 01-17-2019, 12:44 PM

When I initially received them the shipping box felt empty. The ZL1 Addon lug nut is so light my GF thought it was plastic. I love the Titanium color & the open head style. The acorn style stock Lugnuts will not be missed.

Alain · 01-17-2019, 05:55 PM

How much. I’m too lazy to click over there and check

hashtag · 01-17-2019, 06:41 PM

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How much. I’m too lazy to click over there and check

I picked them up on sale for $268 I believe. That included Ca tax.

TRZ06 · 01-17-2019, 06:46 PM

I wonder how well they would match the SS 1LE wheels.

The stock chrome ones stick out like a sore thumb, but I am not sure I want black either. Maybe these would be a good compromise

Alain · 01-17-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hashtag

I picked them up on sale for $268 I believe. That included Ca tax.

Thank you.

hashtag · 01-17-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

I wonder how well they would match the SS 1LE wheels.

The stock chrome ones stick out like a sore thumb, but I am not sure I want black either. Maybe these would be a good compromise

Leathal Camaro has a great Youtube video on the ZL1 Addons titanium lug nuts with his black HRE wheels.

Vtor_ZL1 · 01-17-2019, 07:15 PM

Pricey nuts !

Markoz28 · 01-17-2019, 08:04 PM

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Pricey nuts !

Hahaha!!!

hashtag · 01-17-2019, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Pricey nuts !

. Titanium is not cheap. You get what you pay for. $70K car deserves goodies

unavailablezl1 · 01-17-2019, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

Pricey nuts !

It's because they are Extra Spicy.

TRZ06 · 01-23-2019, 11:10 PM

I did more research and think I will stay away from titanium lug nuts. When the hub heats up, steel and titanium expand at different rates and temperatures, not a good combo IMO for the things that keep your wheels on your car.

I do like the open ended look though, so I think I am going to go with the black chrome Monster brand ones from Wildhammer Motorsports.

fosterelli · 01-24-2019, 09:16 AM

Looking good!

For me, the metallurgy, hardness, and dissimilar metal interactions should all be considerations.

While most people won't have any problems with OEM & aftermarket lug nuts, some might. And you have to balance cost vs. reward. I dig the looks of the open nut.

The weight reduction on the hub is extremely insignificant. And the difference between lightweight lug nuts and OEM are only 1lb-2lb maximum total. Factor in the proximity to the hub and its indiscernible.

The difference in hardness of your studs vs. your nuts can become a problem with thread galling, cross threading, and stripping over time. Especially if you are using third-party shops to do your servicing.

Furthermore, stainless, aluminum, and titanium fasteners typically show the most galling over time.

The majority of people on this planet cannot improve their track times with an unsprung rotating weight reduction of a pound or two.

Now I'm adding high quality open lugs to my to-do list. Material will be listed as TBD.

DaveC113 · 01-24-2019, 09:20 AM

Both Ti and open lugs are a bad idea for a street car! Seriously, just stay far, far away.

If you want nice lugs just go with McGard splined lugs. They have a wheel install kit that includes locks too, and they are also the best wheel locks. Also sold in sets of 4 so you can buy 4 extras and replace the locks for track.

KyBoy · 01-24-2019, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hashtag

When I initially received them the shipping box felt empty. The ZL1 Addon lug nut is so light my GF thought it was plastic. I love the Titanium color & the open head style. The acorn style stock Lugnuts will not be missed.

Looking good man, they do feel like plastic. I just slapped on a set myself. Got them from a forum member, so I got them really cheap.

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

I wonder how well they would match the SS 1LE wheels.

The stock chrome ones stick out like a sore thumb, but I am not sure I want black either. Maybe these would be a good compromise

These are my wheels, not OEM 1LE, but the MRR M017. I used the impact on the stainless lugs, I run on and tightened the Ti ones by hand. Didn't want to scar them up.

01-17-2019, 12:44 PM	#1
hashtag Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10/2018 GT350R #JR603 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin CA Posts: 819	ZL1 Addons Titanium Lug Nuts When I initially received them the shipping box felt empty. The ZL1 Addon lug nut is so light my GF thought it was plastic. I love the Titanium color & the open head style. The acorn style stock Lugnuts will not be missed. __________________ 2018GT350R+2018 ZL1 "Red Hot" A10 w/ PDR, Nav, Carbon Fiber Hood insert, Carbon Fiber Dash Insert, Carbon Fiber Fuel Dior & Sun Roof. T/M T-Body, Roto Fab & Borla S Type.

01-17-2019, 05:55 PM	#2
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	How much. I’m too lazy to click over there and check __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

01-17-2019, 06:46 PM	#4
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,013	I wonder how well they would match the SS 1LE wheels. The stock chrome ones stick out like a sore thumb, but I am not sure I want black either. Maybe these would be a good compromise __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

01-17-2019, 07:15 PM	#7
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Pricey nuts ! __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

01-23-2019, 11:10 PM	#11
TRZ06 Drives: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,013	I did more research and think I will stay away from titanium lug nuts. When the hub heats up, steel and titanium expand at different rates and temperatures, not a good combo IMO for the things that keep your wheels on your car. I do like the open ended look though, so I think I am going to go with the black chrome Monster brand ones from Wildhammer Motorsports. __________________ Current: 22' Porsche PDK GT4 (MCS 2-way remote dampers) Previous: 18' NFG 2SS *1LE* (ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings & Corsa Exhaust) 16' F80 M3 (Ohlin R/T Coilovers) 13' Audi TTRS (APR Stage 1, MSS Springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' E90 M3 06' 335i (KW V2 Coilovers) 03' C5 Z06

01-24-2019, 09:16 AM	#12
fosterelli Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 129	Looking good! For me, the metallurgy, hardness, and dissimilar metal interactions should all be considerations. While most people won't have any problems with OEM & aftermarket lug nuts, some might. And you have to balance cost vs. reward. I dig the looks of the open nut. The weight reduction on the hub is extremely insignificant. And the difference between lightweight lug nuts and OEM are only 1lb-2lb maximum total. Factor in the proximity to the hub and its indiscernible. The difference in hardness of your studs vs. your nuts can become a problem with thread galling, cross threading, and stripping over time. Especially if you are using third-party shops to do your servicing. Furthermore, stainless, aluminum, and titanium fasteners typically show the most galling over time. The majority of people on this planet cannot improve their track times with an unsprung rotating weight reduction of a pound or two. Now I'm adding high quality open lugs to my to-do list. Material will be listed as TBD.

01-24-2019, 09:20 AM	#13
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,860	Both Ti and open lugs are a bad idea for a street car! Seriously, just stay far, far away. If you want nice lugs just go with McGard splined lugs. They have a wheel install kit that includes locks too, and they are also the best wheel locks. Also sold in sets of 4 so you can buy 4 extras and replace the locks for track.

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