I've been throwing around the idea of this post for a while now and I hope this can be a helpful resource for the forum.
If you're not familiar with Reddit, /IAmA is a subforum on Reddit where people with interesting life experiences, occupations or specialized talents can answer questions. I don't think I'm interesting, but I do have a particular set of skills, skills that might be helpful to people like you. HERE WE GO!
I'm Jon, and for the last 8 years my job has been to learn everything about lug nuts, wheel locks and hub rings, and how these parts relate to wheel installation and fitment. AMA!
Normally this is where someone would post proof they are who they are, and I'm not sure how to do that without just posting a picture of my desk with a bunch of lug nuts on it. If anyone has any ideas for verification let me know.
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation on the internet about products that are critical safety fasteners, possibly the most important ones on the whole car. Your wheels connect you to the road, and if they aren't installed correctly, you're gonna have a bad time.
The most important advice I can give is that if you're not familiar or comfortable with wheels, tires, lugs, etc. that you find an installer you trust to help you. There are professional installers out there that will make sure you get the right parts, make sure they are correctly installed, and that your car is safe to drive.
****DISCLAIMER****
This is not a post about the company I work for or the products we make, and I have no intention of promoting or advertising my brand. At the same time, my statements here are not statements made on behalf of the company I work for. This is that legal grey area where my statements aren't official or direct recommendations or endorsements, so use this information at your own risk.
That said I'm going to share as much information as I can, more than I would in a professional capacity because of liability. I will not answer a question I'm not 100% sure of the answer, but if I have a resource that I can use to answer your question I will. We might all learn something then, and I'm all for that!
EDIT: Dammit I can't even get the title right! MODS can you pluralize "Lug Nuts" for me
If you're not familiar with Reddit, /IAmA is a subforum on Reddit where people with interesting life experiences, occupations or specialized talents can answer questions. I don't think I'm interesting, but I do have a particular set of skills, skills that might be helpful to people like you. HERE WE GO!
I'm Jon, and for the last 8 years my job has been to learn everything about lug nuts, wheel locks and hub rings, and how these parts relate to wheel installation and fitment. AMA!
Normally this is where someone would post proof they are who they are, and I'm not sure how to do that without just posting a picture of my desk with a bunch of lug nuts on it. If anyone has any ideas for verification let me know.
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation on the internet about products that are critical safety fasteners, possibly the most important ones on the whole car. Your wheels connect you to the road, and if they aren't installed correctly, you're gonna have a bad time.
The most important advice I can give is that if you're not familiar or comfortable with wheels, tires, lugs, etc. that you find an installer you trust to help you. There are professional installers out there that will make sure you get the right parts, make sure they are correctly installed, and that your car is safe to drive.
****DISCLAIMER****
This is not a post about the company I work for or the products we make, and I have no intention of promoting or advertising my brand. At the same time, my statements here are not statements made on behalf of the company I work for. This is that legal grey area where my statements aren't official or direct recommendations or endorsements, so use this information at your own risk.
That said I'm going to share as much information as I can, more than I would in a professional capacity because of liability. I will not answer a question I'm not 100% sure of the answer, but if I have a resource that I can use to answer your question I will. We might all learn something then, and I'm all for that!
EDIT: Dammit I can't even get the title right! MODS can you pluralize "Lug Nuts" for me