HYEVOLT Titanium Lug Nuts - Affordable, Lightweight, and Strong! Survived One Lap of America!

[MasterC17]

Is the deer ok?

It was already "gone" when we jumped it. I need to upload the video.

 

[Gurujeff03]

Thanks...I clearly misunderstood. I thought the post was to say Gurujeff03 had a cheaper version. My bad.

Wouldn't be the first time. I welcome the alternatives. My lugs are still cheaper and in my opinion better than what they have suggested.

 

[Kelr316]

I’ve got a set of the blue ones on order; I’ll snap some pics & post once I receive them, along with a comparison to UP’s Ti lugs in black that I’m currently running and quite happy with.

Any pics yet?

 

[Gimmethecash]

Any pics yet?

I received an email last month from Jimmy stating the finish on the batch they had received from the manufacturer wasn’t up to their standards and that they would need to start a new batch. ETA is August. He offered me the choice of a small discount for waiting, a switch to black or raw finish, or a refund. I chose to wait, so I’m hoping it’s early August.

 

[earthwormjim]

Titanium doesn't react with anything, just like gold. They use titanium if they need to put parts in your body because it is a stable metal.

That completely misses the issue. While titanium may not be chemically reacting with steel studs, it is prone to galling, which will cause the nuts to get stuck on and effectively fuse with the studs. Proper installation requires lubrication, which makes torquing to a proper level a nightmare.

 

[TwoK4drSi]

I received an email last month from Jimmy stating the finish on the batch they had received from the manufacturer wasn’t up to their standards and that they would need to start a new batch. ETA is August. He offered me the choice of a small discount for waiting, a switch to black or raw finish, or a refund. I chose to wait, so I’m hoping it’s early August.

Secret EV has lug nuts if you haven’t checked them out.

 

[MasterC17]

That completely misses the issue. While titanium may not be chemically reacting with steel studs, it is prone to galling, which will cause the nuts to get stuck on and effectively fuse with the studs. Proper installation requires lubrication, which makes torquing to a proper level a nightmare.

These are coated, appears to be anodized. So far they are coming on and off smooth for me (two sets on two cars).

 

[earthwormjim]

These are coated, appears to be anodized. So far they are coming on and off smooth for me (two sets on two cars).

Anodizing can help, you also need to be very careful how you tighten and torque down Ti nuts. Hand tightening is the way to go and you really should be using anti-seize either way. Never use an impact, and be sure the threads are spotless before applying anti-seize.

Just doesn't seem worth the risk to me, open ended steel lugnuts can be pretty light, and have minimal risk of galling. I've had friends snap studs in the BMW world from titanium lugnuts that got fused to their stud retrofits. Even Porsche recommends against using non steel lug nuts for track use.

 

[Motion122]

The weight savings on the hyevolt lug nuts look to be significant vs OEM. A good upgrade!

 

[MYUser]

If I have 20" m3p uber wheels on a myp, will the short hyevolt lugs at 21" vs 24" oem work with no issues, do you need the longer 31" mediums?

 

[MasterC17]

If I have 20" m3p uber wheels on a myp, will the short hyevolt lugs at 21" vs 24" oem work with no issues, do you need the longer 31" mediums?

Short ones work fine.

 

[shimmy]

Solid thread with details @MasterC17 ...just ordered a set of short rainbow lug nuts (medium is out of stock)

 

[MasterC17]

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Solid thread with details @MasterC17 ...just ordered a set of short rainbow lug nuts (medium is out of stock)

My set is still going strong!