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Steel lug nuts on aluminum wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by AK 08TACO, Aug 15, 2015.

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Aug 15, 2015 at 3:34 PM

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Just curious if there are any issues or conerns regarding the use of steel lug nuts on a aluminum wheel? Probably over thinkng it but just wanted to check what others thought?

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I've never seen any lug nuts not made of steel, have you?

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I bought some forged steel open ended lug nuts for my arp studs. Was told I should stick to aluminum lug nuts rather than steel. The steel lugs dissipate heat differently and as your wheels heat up and cool the lugs can loosen. I wasn't going to worry about it just more or less curious.

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