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Anyone out there managed to find lock nuts for Volk GTC wheels? I'm having lots of trouble finding a set. I've checked with the usual sponsors and have scanned ebay etc for days with no luck. Surely people out there with GTC's have lock nuts!!??

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I use McGard lock nut and would recommand them. I got the splinedrive nut + lock nut as they both require the special "key" to undo them. They are available on eBay.

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Not sure if they will fit the volk, but here is a thread that seems to confirm they will

http://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-tires/2...c-lug-nuts.html

The only down side is that its better you tighten those by hand since the lock nut will strip (the key part) if rattle gun is being used constantly.

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Obtained a whole set of RAYS nuts in a set from Just Jap = 4 lock nuts (& socket) with 16 matching wheel nuts. 'Derrr

Because of its compound (& very light weight), you just need to not exceed 108Nm on torque wrench. Never use a ratchet gun on them either (no matter what setting). This is good to keep in mind should you lay your hands on a used set.

Thanks Terry - I'm trying to avoid the need to buy a set of 20 nuts just for the 4 lock nuts I require - but if I have no luck sourcing the lock nuts on their own, I might need to look at buying the complete set...

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Bringing up an old thread i know, but did you end up getting some? Reason i ask i just found a set in one of the boxes to my wheels, fully forgot i had them lol. Let me know if your still chasing them, if not ill chuck them on ebay or something.

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