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Old 12-20-2010, 09:15 PM
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TiKORE Titanium Lug Bolts for Mercedes (Made in the USA)

Brand New TiKORE Titanium Lug Bolts for Mercedes (set of 20). These bolts are made in the USA (not china like our competitors) and made from 100% aerospace certified material. The listed price is way below our competitors. All of our threads are rolled not cut.



New low price of $450 + $15 for shipping!


Please verify measurements and seat type of your bolt before purchase.

Measurements: M14 x 1.5, conical seat, 27MM thread length.

Measurements: M12 x 1.5, conical seat, 27MM thread length.


We will accommodate custom lengths due to spacers, please inquiry to provide details of your needs.


FYI - We are a new sponsor on MBWorld!! We are very excited.


Grade 5 6AL-4V Titanium (Tikore's preferred material):
Yield Strength: 128,000psi
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 138,000psi
Shear Strength: 79,800psi
Density: .160 lb/in^3

Additional note: Grade 5 Titanium will not rust.


As presented above, titanium bolts/nuts have a strength that is very comparable to grade 8 steel bolts/nuts that are used in high strength applications. Furthermore, based on the density figure above grade 5 titanium is 45% lighter than steel components.


Please feel free to contact me with any questions or visit our site www.TiKORE.com. Thanks!
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Since the factory bolts are ball seats, not conical, it would make more sense for you to list prices for bolts that can actually be used on our cars.
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Originally Posted by komp55
Since the factory bolts are ball seats, not conical, it would make more sense for you to list prices for bolts that can actually be used on our cars.

We can offer a ball seat instead of a conical seat. As you can see on our website we already offer ball seats for other brands.

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We can also offer a ball seat if needed. Please let us know when placing order.

Also, please check out our website and let me know what you think.

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The Black Titanium Lug Bolts are in. A set will be $565 for a set of 20. And none black sets are now $500. Please let us know your thoughts... these are beautiful.

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Those look sick! Wish you had a locking option available. I would definitely consider picking some up for the new shoes on the way.
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so how much does the stock bolt setup weigh ?
Am guessing this can help as it shaves weight off of rotating mass yes?
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also do you MAKE the bolts or are they re branded
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sorry,but I just dont understand the concept of spending $500+ on lug nuts to shave a few ounces from a 4200lb car...
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sorry,but I just dont understand the concept of spending $500+ on lug nuts to shave a few ounces from a 4200lb car...
Think of it this way. Some people don't understand why anyone would buy a $80k car when you can buy a $20k car that gets better mileage and still gets you from point A to point B.

The concept is simple, it's a "I want to, so why the hell do you care if it's my money?" deal.
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Originally Posted by dychen
Think of it this way. Some people don't understand why anyone would buy a $80k car when you can buy a $20k car that gets better mileage and still gets you from point A to point B.

The concept is simple, it's a "I want to, so why the hell do you care if it's my money?" deal.
So are YOU buying them?
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Originally Posted by dychen
Think of it this way. Some people don't understand why anyone would buy a $80k car when you can buy a $20k car that gets better mileage and still gets you from point A to point B.

The concept is simple, it's a "I want to, so why the hell do you care if it's my money?" deal.

Maybe because there is a difference between buying the best, and spending money just for the sake of it. These things strike me as one of the douche-iest car accessories to date. "Bro..check out my sick Ti Lugs...they're mad tight yo!"

For the record I would rather have hardened steel lugs on a car for strength, However I will admit those black Ti lugs look pretty..
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Originally Posted by KLR CLS
Maybe because there is a difference between buying the best, and spending money just for the sake of it. These things strike me as one of the douche-iest car accessories to date. "Bro..check out my sick Ti Lugs...they're mad tight yo!"

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my sentiments exactly
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also do you MAKE the bolts or are they re branded

we are the manufacturer, thanks
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Also, as mentioned previously, these are not for everyone. If you have a 1999 MB with $800 wheels, yeah don't buy these. If you have a nice car with expensive rims, you are going to want the best. These are the best. These are not for everyone. And that is ok.
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FWIW I have a 530whp CLS55 and $7000 20" x 20lb RennTech Monoblock wheels...I would not buy these....unless they were around the $100 to $150
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I can understand the idea behind quality bolts of any kind, i.e. ARP tool steel head stud kits for $400+ a set, and I can surely recognize the quality of your product, those things look absolutely amazing. I also understand the R&D time and tooling costs required to turn out such a product, but I have to agree with my fellow members here, the price is hard to justify to offset the performance gains you might get from these. The arugment of 'some folks just want the best' is also viable, however, I believe a bit overoptimistic on this type of product.

Is there a way to scale down anything in the manufacturing side, or perhaps lengthen the amount of time your business model projected to recoup costs in order to set these at a more realistic price point? That may help you gain some more market interest, but right now, I have to admit these things wouldn't be on my list of 'must haves' anytime soon.

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More power to the OP. I appreciate them bringing something as different as titanium lug nuts to our group of benz's.

I would of considered them if I had a nice set of wheels but for the time being, I'm on stockies. I think it would have been a great addition to my next set of wheels in which had a lightweight theme. No point on slappin these guys on stockies. So many things I want to change on the ride but life keeps throwin lemons. So I'm makin lemonade with it. Oh well.

Again...kudos to the OP for offering these on our ride.
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Originally Posted by KLR CLS
Maybe because there is a difference between buying the best, and spending money just for the sake of it. These things strike me as one of the douche-iest car accessories to date. "Bro..check out my sick Ti Lugs...they're mad tight yo!"

For the record I would rather have hardened steel lugs on a car for strength, However I will admit those black Ti lugs look pretty..
Ha ha too funny
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$500 is the wrong price point ...

As mentioned round 100-150$ is about right I would guess.

Only reason I might consider getting these is rust prevention... my current lugs showing some signs... the fact they are not lockable is a deal breaker even at $100....
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No way will Ti lug bolts come in at $100-150 retail for a set of 20. 6/4 Ti is too expensive for that to happen.

As far as performance goes... the incremental performance benefits of these lugs would be so low as to be damn-near immeasurable. Rotational weight savings is great - but is more meaningful the further it occurs from the center of rotation.

The market for Ti lug bolts is analogous to jewelry for your car. Some people would buy them just to have them... nothing wrong with that; while I wouldn't personally, I'm a firm believer in "to each his own."


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