Improved Racing Lightweight Racing Lug Nuts, Hard Anodized 7075-T6 Aluminum Lug Nuts Options

[ImprovedRacing]

We've just released our lightweight aluminum lug nuts. These are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and true hard anodized.

A lot of the lug nuts you see on the market claim to be hard anodized, but often they are not. Hard anodized plating is typically only available in black and a gunmetal gray/bronze color. If it's any other color, it's most likely not hard anodized. These lug nuts are much more durable and difficult to scratch than your typical aluminum lug nut.

Price is $90 for a set of 20. F-Bodys use M12 x 1.50 mm thread. Available for purchase on our website here: http://www.improvedracing.com/wheel-lug-nu...x150-p-501.html

Features and Benefits
- Lightweight at just 0.88 oz (25 grams)
- Machined from 7075-T6 billet aluminum
- True Type III hard anodized in gunmetal gray for excellent scratch resistance
- M12 x 1.25 threads
- 19mm hex
- Open end design accommodates extended wheel studs and permits stud engagement inspection
- Sold in sets of 20
- Lifetime warranty

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[BumpaD_Z28]

What is the overall "length" (tip of taper to top of opening ) ?

~DaVe

[ImprovedRacing]

What is the overall "length" (tip of taper to top of opening ) ?

~DaVe

They are 50mm long, or 1.97".

[98_1LE]

Neat product. I'm out of that game, but cool nonetheless.

I did throw a stock lug nut on a scale, ans it was 54g. The little plastic lug caps are 4g.

[dailydriver]

Will your titanium ones coming down the pike weigh even less than the 25 grams these weigh??

[Steve91T]

Are these considered as strong as stock?

[ImprovedRacing]

Will your titanium ones coming down the pike weigh even less than the 25 grams these weigh??

The Ti ones will be much smaller, so they will probably be lighter. I will calculate what they will weigh once the design is finalized and let you guys know.

Are these considered as strong as stock?

Yes, they are similar in strength. The steel is probably a little harder, though, so it won't ding or gouge as easily.

[dailydriver]

Will your titanium ones coming down the pike weigh even less than the 25 grams these weigh??

The Ti ones will be much smaller, so they will probably be lighter. I will calculate what they will weigh once the design is finalized and let you guys know.

THANKS! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

I don't need lugs as long as your alloy ones above, anyway, so I will wait for the titanium ones. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[StanIROCZ]

Material strength is one factor in fastener design, but how have you validated resistance to gawing and seizing? 1.5 lbs of weight savings isn't worth having a lug seize up while rotating tires at a track day.

[ImprovedRacing]

Material strength is one factor in fastener design, but how have you validated resistance to gawing and seizing? 1.5 lbs of weight savings isn't worth having a lug seize up while rotating tires at a track day.

So long as they are torqued correctly, they should not seize. I've had lug nuts seize before (and they were steel), but it was due to over-torquing. Aluminum on steel and titanium on steel will not typically gall. Stainless steel on stainless steel galls like crazy, which is why we never use stainless nuts on stainless bolts.

[ImprovedRacing]

Here's a video we made comparing the scratch resistance of our hard anodized lug nuts to standard anodized lug nuts:

http://youtu.be/EExru6nQjjI

[Smitty2919]

Not bashing the product as it looks like a nice piece, but is there a market out there for aluminum lug nuts?

I mean you would have to be pretty serious about weight savings to want to save weight via lighter lug nuts.

[ImprovedRacing]

Not bashing the product as it looks like a nice piece, but is there a market out there for aluminum lug nuts?

I mean you would have to be pretty serious about weight savings to want to save weight via lighter lug nuts.

Yes, there is a pretty big market for lightweight lug nuts. They can save as much as 2 pounds of unsprung mass, which has a more significant effect on performance. Sure, it may not be noticeable, but it's only of those little things that can add up, and they look a lot better than factory nuts and don't corrode.

[mikedamageinc]

Doesn't it make a difference too that it is spinning weight? With wheels and tires I've heard 1# acts like 3# when rotating.

[ImprovedRacing]

Doesn't it make a difference too that it is spinning weight? With wheels and tires I've heard 1# acts like 3# when rotating.

Yes, that would make sense as well, since more horsepower would be required to rotate the additional mass.

[JimMueller]

Did you make any progress on the Ti lug nuts? I see another vendor selling Ti 12x1.5mm 12pt 16g lug nuts @$7. Is saving 1.6oz per wheel over your anodized Al version worth another $50? There has to be a point of diminishing returns.

[ImprovedRacing]

Did you make any progress on the Ti lug nuts? I see another vendor selling Ti 12x1.5mm 12pt 16g lug nuts @$7. Is saving 1.6oz per wheel over your anodized Al version worth another $50? There has to be a point of diminishing returns.

We have completed the designs for our Ti lug nuts, and the next step is to make some prototypes and test them. But we've been distracted with some other projects lately.

It's kind of a personal decision. To some people it's worth it, others prefer to just keep the stock lug nuts. The obvious advantage of Ti is that it's stronger than aluminum, not so much the weight savings. It's only a bit lighter because it's stronger and therefore less material is required. Who is selling Ti lug nuts for $7 each? That's actually pretty inexpensive. Ours would likely be priced close to $200 for a set of 20 (so closer to $10 each).

[79T/A]

Katech just posted up about the titanium lug nuts.

[ImprovedRacing]

Katech just posted up about the titanium lug nuts.

I see it now, thanks. Ours will be a little different, and we are experimenting with a few different black coatings on the titanium as well.

This post has been edited by ImprovedRacing: Jun 26 2015, 06:51 PM

[dailydriver]

Katech just posted up about the titanium lug nuts.

I see it now, thanks. Ours will be a little different, and we are experimenting with a few different black coatings on the titanium as well.

If I find out that theirs (Katech's) are made overseas (China/Taiwan/Japan/Korea/etc.), and yours are made HERE, I would GLADLY pay the price difference with a big smile on my face!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

Also, a regular 6 point hex, and the above mentioned black coatings would sway me to your product as well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)