Aftermarket lug nuts for stock wheels?

[DNYALL]

I have read that it is a bad idea to have aftermarket wheel nuts on stock rims. But i am so keen to get some BLACK wheel nuts for my car. (EM1) I am currently running the stock rims and lovin em'.

I have read that all Hondas run 12x1.5 thread pattern. So what is the trouble with fitting them on? Also are there any out there that will happily fit OEM rims?

Thanks for your help,
-Mike

[Zdster]

From what I understand (and read), it is an issue of taper on the end of the nut.

Did a quick search and found this:
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=901873

[egSi]

it has nothing do with the nut or stud thread. Honda nuts with honda cars but mike is right, its to do with the taper of the an aftermarket lug vs an oem lug.

i see ppl run aftermarket lugs ie. Buddyclub on oem honda wheels all the time and get away with it.

i personally had some cheap aftermarket lugs on my OEM jnr. fat 5s and they were fine.

as long as u seat them correctly, torque them down and the check them every so often they should be fine.

the reason i didnt rock the Buddyclub nuts on my fat 5s was because with them fitted i couldnt get the centre cap to fit lol.

[supernatural]

image courtesy from jim80ys post...

Honda - Middle nut in the pic
RAYS - Left nut in the pic

have a read on this thread... http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18521

[elim]

I wasn't aware of this until newbiez pointed out to me lol.

So far so good on my car ( RAYS on em1 stockies )

[supernatural]

tats cos you havent taken ur car for a hardcore driving... tracking your car or some major podhole might bring some tention and stress on it...and we'll see from there... but wats the chance ay...

i say...better to be safe then sorry...

[Qwooootz]

From what I understand (and read), it is an issue of taper on the end of the nut.

Did a quick search and found this:
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=901873

hrmm it talks about fitting some NSX nuts will do the job if u want some black ones..? anyone know the part number !

[[stealth]]

all i have heard that is isnt recommended...

[egSi]

i tracked my car on del sol wheels and after market lugs, not correct seat.

torqued em down and triple checked em and they were sweet.

damn i miss those wheels

[egSi]

i plan on ending this myth and tryin some buddyclub nuts AGAIN on oem wheels. JDM 96spec itr wheels to be exact.

ill let u all know how we go.