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MikeSTI · 2004-09-23, 12:57 PM

I have 20 of said lugs at my house but you would still be short 4

sperry · 2004-09-23, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

I have 20 of said lugs at my house but you would still be short 4

You could get a set of wheel locks from Summitt or Discount Tire Direct?

MikeSTI · 2004-09-23, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

I have 20 of said lugs at my house but you would still be short 4

You could get a set of wheel locks from Summitt or Discount Tire Direct?

I dont really need said lugs so yah if she got some looking lugs somewhere then the wheels could be on sooner

when I bought my SDR's I got 20 lugs and 4 lockers, then I bought the 20 C-West lugs, so the 20 are just sitting around

sti deede · 2004-09-23, 01:11 PM

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I have 20 of said lugs at my house but you would still be short 4

How many do I need I thought I only needed 4 tires X 5 lugs ea.=20.

He forgot to put them in the box. They will be here tomorrow. May not really matter though because the tire shop still hasn't gotten my tires in yet.

sti deede · 2004-09-23, 01:15 PM

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You mean aside from in your trunk?

what do you mean by this?

JC · 2004-09-23, 01:16 PM

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what do you mean by this?

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so there's no way to bring them to the meet tonight.

doubleurx · 2004-09-23, 01:16 PM

Make sure they are the narrow spline drive lugs or you will scratch the new wheels.

Congratulations!

Dean · 2004-09-23, 01:18 PM

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I have 20 of said lugs at my house but you would still be short 4

How many do I need I thought I only needed 4 tires X 5 lugs ea.=20.

He forgot to put them in the box. They will be here tomorrow. May not really matter though because the tire shop still hasn't gotten my tires in yet.

Damn, she beat me to it... 4x5=20 is correct... You do not need 24.

I also have 20 of the "tunner" hex drive lugs that are not the greatest but will fit just about anything if you need them...

P.S. did your wheels come with solid valve stems? What color? I have some nice blue aluminum ones if you want... I'm looking for Red...

sti deede · 2004-09-23, 01:29 PM

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I also have 20 of the "tunner" hex drive lugs that are not the greatest but will fit just about anything if you need them...

P.S. did your wheels come with solid valve stems? What color? I have some nice blue aluminum ones if you want... I'm looking for Red...

I don't think that I'll need the driver lugs, but thanks.

I can't recall what color valve stems. Come to think of it does anyone know if they are supposed to come stock with wheels when you order. I wasn't asked anything on them. I'd definately be interested in the valve stems, if you could bring them tonight just incase mine didn't come with any. This way I won't have any more chances for holdups.

Dean · 2004-09-23, 01:40 PM

It all depends... Some do, some don't. Solid stems are cool, and opinions vary, but I think they are well suited for the street. They should just be checked every time you change wheels for good/soft seals/washers.

Some racers say the rubber stems are bad because they can get cut/torn out with a little rubbing... I think anything that can hurt a rubber one is just as likely to bend/deform the solid ones...

My race wheels have rubber because the get changed every set of tires. I like the look of the matching Lugs and stems eric and others have...

That's why I'm looking for red ones, or at least silver for the RPF1s...

I'll bring them tonight...

MikeSTI · 2004-09-23, 01:47 PM

I guess I meant to say 16

sperry · 2004-09-23, 01:58 PM

Solid stems SUCK ASS... because they're held on inside by nuts that inevitably come loose. Which means, you'll have a loose piece of metal bouncing around inside the tire eventually. It's happened to me more than once...

Dean · 2004-09-23, 02:34 PM

Properly installed solid stems do not suck ass, or anything else...

If the nuts fall off, it is because they were not installed properly!

MattR · 2004-09-23, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Properly installed solid stems do not suck ass, or anything else...

If the nuts fall off, it is because they were not installed properly!

Hahaha! That made me laugh...not sure why

sperry · 2004-09-23, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

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Originally Posted by Dean

Properly installed solid stems do not suck ass, or anything else...

If the nuts fall off, it is because they were not installed properly!

Hahaha! That made me laugh...not sure why

Ask my ex's... they can vouch that I know how to "install the nut properly!"

U53D · 2004-09-23, 04:17 PM

obviously not if they are your ex's :shock:

sperry · 2004-09-23, 04:35 PM

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obviously not if they are your ex's :shock:

Sometimes, it's not the sex that ends a relationship. In fact, it's the sex that keeps it going for 12 months after it should have ended.

U53D · 2004-09-23, 04:42 PM

dknv · 2004-09-23, 04:52 PM

that's weird. I go to look at the newest posts in a thread about tires, and land on page 4 where the discussion is about sex & relationships. :shock:

Dean · 2004-09-23, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

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Originally Posted by Dean

Properly installed solid stems do not suck ass, or anything else...

If the nuts fall off, it is because they were not installed properly!

Hahaha! That made me laugh...not sure why

Ask my ex's... they can vouch that I know how to "install the nut properly!"

There's your problem Scott, there are two of them, not just one...

LetItRev · 2004-09-23, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Are you picking on her for not ordering from tire rack, or us for suggesting it?

I have bought all of my tires so far from Tire Rack. If you call Dexter and tell him you're from i-club he hooks you up.

I spoke with Luke today. He quoted me $454.97 for the Winter Sport M3's out the door at the Reno location; but they won't be in for 2 to 3 weeks.

He further mentioned that there is no longer a discount for I-Club or other car clubs etc., that this is their normal price. :shock:

FYI

LetItRev · 2004-09-23, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Are you picking on her for not ordering from tire rack, or us for suggesting it?

I have bought all of my tires so far from Tire Rack. If you call Dexter and tell him you're from i-club he hooks you up.

I spoke with Luke today. He quoted me $454.97 for the Winter Sport M3's out the door at the Reno location; but they won't be in for 2 to 3 weeks.

He further mentioned that there is no longer a discount for I-Club or other car clubs etc., that this is their normal price. :shock:

FYI

This was for the stock wrx size tires. (205/55/16)

khail19 · 2004-09-23, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Solid stems SUCK ASS... because they're held on inside by nuts that inevitably come loose. Which means, you'll have a loose piece of metal bouncing around inside the tire eventually. It's happened to me more than once...

I've seen solid valve stems where the nut goes on the outside, I even sell them at Napa. And the ones with the nuts on the insides have a jam nut as well, so they shouldn't back out unless they weren't put on tight enough. I like solid stems better, mostly just a looks thing I guess.

Kevin M · 2004-09-23, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LetItRev

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Are you picking on her for not ordering from tire rack, or us for suggesting it?

I have bought all of my tires so far from Tire Rack. If you call Dexter and tell him you're from i-club he hooks you up.

I spoke with Luke today. He quoted me $454.97 for the Winter Sport M3's out the door at the Reno location; but they won't be in for 2 to 3 weeks.

He further mentioned that there is no longer a discount for I-Club or other car clubs etc., that this is their normal price. :shock:

FYI

Yeah, I realized later that I should have mentioned that there is NO discount whatsoever from TireRack, except for wholesaleres (and that's not much) and sponsored drivers. The "hookup" is excellent service from Luke and a knowledgable sales and service rep who can answer any questions you can ask him.

Kevin M · 2004-09-23, 11:04 PM

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that's weird. I go to look at the newest posts in a thread about tires, and land on page 4 where the discussion is about sex & relationships. :shock:

How is this different from page 4 of any thread around here?

2004-09-23, 12:57 PM	#76
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I have 20 of said lugs at my house but you would still be short 4 __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-23, 01:40 PM	#85
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It all depends... Some do, some don't. Solid stems are cool, and opinions vary, but I think they are well suited for the street. They should just be checked every time you change wheels for good/soft seals/washers. Some racers say the rubber stems are bad because they can get cut/torn out with a little rubbing... I think anything that can hurt a rubber one is just as likely to bend/deform the solid ones... My race wheels have rubber because the get changed every set of tires. I like the look of the matching Lugs and stems eric and others have... That's why I'm looking for red ones, or at least silver for the RPF1s... I'll bring them tonight... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-09-23, 01:47 PM	#86
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I guess I meant to say 16 __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-23, 01:58 PM	#87
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Solid stems SUCK ASS... because they're held on inside by nuts that inevitably come loose. Which means, you'll have a loose piece of metal bouncing around inside the tire eventually. It's happened to me more than once... __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-23, 02:34 PM	#88
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Properly installed solid stems do not suck ass, or anything else... If the nuts fall off, it is because they were not installed properly! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-09-23, 01:16 PM	#82
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Make sure they are the narrow spline drive lugs or you will scratch the new wheels. Congratulations!

2004-09-23, 04:17 PM	#91
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	obviously not if they are your ex's :shock: __________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-09-23, 04:42 PM	#93
U53D EJ22 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 482 Car: '05 Aspen White STI Class: n00b Im "that one kid"	__________________ What the fuck does WTF mean?

2004-09-23, 04:52 PM	#94
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	that's weird. I go to look at the newest posts in a thread about tires, and land on page 4 where the discussion is about sex & relationships. :shock:

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