Locking wheel nuts - recommendations?

[WhyOne?]

Can anyone recommend a decent quality / good looking (black or gunmetal) locking wheel nut for the NSX running on standard wheels?

I am thoroughly disilusioned with the OEM Honda version because they a/ look awful (IMHO) and b/ are a poor design if some air gun wielding muppet over torques them (I have just had one surgically removed via drilling, necessitating the replacement of a stud).

The spline drive 'lugs' (as our septic cousins are wont to call them) which Science of Speed sell ($45 plus shipping) look like they would do the job efficiently, but I am unsure of the cosmetic appearance of these. I am also concerned that they claim to be for '...your aftermarket wheels.....' - does this mean they are not suitable for OEM wheels?????

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produc...%5Flug%5Fnuts/

All thoughts / alternative suggestions gratefully recieved!

[AR]

Most aftermarket ones have a conical base whereas ours need an acorn base.

Hence the difficulty!


Good luck with the hunt and if you find them let us know.


Cheers,


AR

[WhyOne?]

Most aftermarket ones have a conical base whereas ours need an acorn base.

Yes!

I am (rapidly) learning this.

I understand Mugen do some locking 'lugs' for the NSX / S2000. I tremble to think what they cost (though sourcing in the US with the weak $ may ease the pain) - does anyone know if these are 'acorn' shaped?

[WhyOne?]

These are the Mugen ones - 1st set on this link - available in black and specifically for OEM Honda wheels.

These will work, yes?

https://www.kingmotorsports.com/cate...=14#Product_57

[kevinpsw]

I bought mine from Dali - see their website.

These are fine in all respects. I can't remember what I paid but it was much less than quoted by Chiswick Honda. Mind you, postage and import duty does add noticeably to the price.

[AR]

If you are after OEM check ebay as normally you can get them for a about £ 10.00.

Cheers,

AR

[WhyOne?]

Nope, I am specifically looking for an alternative to the OEM locking nuts - partly for cosmetic reasons, but primarily because I do not like the design - it is very prone to damage by tyre wrench monkeys.

[simonprelude]

The Mugen ones are on ebay quite a lot, infact there are a set on there now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MUGEN-BLACK-LO...QQcmdZViewItem

[WhyOne?]

Yes I saw those thanks Simon.

I am off to the States shortly, so I think I shall take advantage of the weak $.........

[Senninha]

Hi,

I concur on the OEM wheel nuts. Do you think you may have room in your suitcase for a second set in black please?

regards

Paul