Titanium Wheel Nuts
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Titanium Wheel Nuts
I'm looking at buying some titanium wheel nuts for my S2000 as the steel ones fitted now are showing signs of corrosion, titanium is light and also doesn't corrode.
I understand the threads are M12x1.5.
Can anybody recommend a supplier of titanium nuts for the S2000 in the UK.
I understand the threads are M12x1.5.
Can anybody recommend a supplier of titanium nuts for the S2000 in the UK.
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It's made of real titanium, most aftermarket lightweight nuts including Spoon are made from aluminium which doesn't last long.
I currently use Team Dynamic lightweight nuts and after removing them to change my wheels about 3 times, the thread on the nut started to strip. I've heard same reports about Spoon nuts too.
If you look at J's Racing site, they claimed their lightweight aluminium nuts are 'consumable' products!!!!
Titanium material are stronger and lighter but obviously the price shows. High end exotic sports cars uses titanium wheel nuts such as Ferrari 360 CS.
This is just like comparing mild or stainless steel exhaust to titanium exhaust.
BTW, you're not supposed to use any of them on stock wheels due to cone seat design.
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Thanks for the advise! I've emailed MotorKlasse for a price as I like them as the set includes a titanium locking nuts too.
I had a search earlier and found a couple of British companies selling for between
I had a search earlier and found a couple of British companies selling for between