classyS

so my buddy said to get new lug nuts.. i want these mounted this second, but not sure if the typical indy dealer or discount tire would have lug nuts for brabus rims??? thanks guys

MRAMG1

If you can afford Brabus rims, why not buy the titanium lug nuts that are going around here

tusabes

Yes you need aftermarket lug bolts can't use factory mb. Most larger custom wheel shops stock mb bolts. Tire shops usually don't and have to order them

classyS

damnit!!! i wish i read this reply earlier!!

thanks for the heads up, im still new to my car and still "studying the manual"

classyS

tusabes - yeah i just realized that when discount tire said they were hitting the brakes, i paid a cheap $2 per lugnut but im interested in the titanium lugs, definitely sounds safer

classyS

did a search and found user "TiKORE" that has a set for $450 which is insanely good for the "best of the best" my buddy spent $1200!!!!

sweet jones

$1200 on what kind of lug nuts or bolts?

classyS

some titanium ones that save a few lbs

tusabes

$450 for lug bolts? Is that a joke? Thats more than $20 per lug bolt, almost Stealership prices!

No More than $4-5 per bolt is as much as Id spend.

Quadcammer

titanium lugnuts are assinine. Sure they are a few ounces lighter, but they have little effect on reciprocating mass because they are so close to the center of the wheel. Furthermore, if you've just installed 20s, you obviously don't care too much about weight because you've just added a bunch of it.

I'd save the money for upgrading your brakes.

MRAMG1

Gentlemen you are both right, however I would suggest turning up your dial labeled sarcasm from my above post

PS: He has a 430 so he doesn't need better brakes

Arnee

Quadcammer

I know you were kidding, but i'm not sure he did.

Deebo16

To me it sounds like he already swiped his card. What do titanium "lugnuts" do differently from any other aftermarket "lugnuts"?

classyS

yeah im definitely doing brakes - im thinking balo discs and akebono pads, ive been battling my seasonal migraines so i havent had time to wash/maintain the car, sorry for how dirty the car is, i appreciate all your guys input though and ive learned quite a bit here.

some pics

classyS

Deebo16 i just went to dealership and they got correct lugs, maybe titanium in the future

MRAMG1

You put 20's on an S and then streched the tires

classyS

lol MRAMG1 - be easy bro im new!!! the tires say 275.. since theyre exact 20x9.5 all around.. what would u do??? i like to follow experienced users, thanks in advance!!

edit: i got the wheels and tires for $2000 so had no choice with tire size?? still has some thread left and 1 little ding in the right rear, the same guy had mono 3's but i think those would look funny with my trim?

classyS

WHOAAAA HOLD UP. IM PISSED.

so i had to double check - i have 275 in the fronts and 255 in the rears, i'll be back in a few hours to ***** out the tire place because i told them the tires are different and they said theyre all the same.

MRAMG1 - thanks for noticing the tires... im VERY mad. but happy in a way... (F**K)

FAIL. i literally bought these yesterday

classyS

back.

done and done.