Well if anyone is after a set email me, I have a set for sale : P

I will prob just stick them up on the shelf : (

You're correct....that combo does not look good.  Maybe if they were half that length (?)

Thanks KR. Yes at 60mm long i thought they would protrude too far. I think they would look less obtrusive with center caps.

Picture ????

I got them yesterday. I do have to say these things are super light weight, but they don't look so hot with my rims : (

Decisions decisions... might have to consider reselling them and cut my losses.

Got the set on the way. We will see how these work out : )

Characteristics of Monel
- Highly resistant to corrosion. Monel is well known as a corrosion strong, rust-resistant material. It is resistant to corrosion and acids, and some alloys can withstand a fire in pure oxygen.
- Stronger than steel
- Malleable
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion
- Highly resistant to alkalis
- It can be welded, brazed and soldered

Read more: //www.lenntech.com/monel.htm#ixzz3Hpap8nbl

Manel not sure of spellimg is what high school shop guys made rings out of in the 60s. My father work for a company that had it's own sheet metal and machine shop. Dad had worked his way up and when he put in a request within a few days they would show up on his desk. I have tow bar adapters made of the same material. Porsche uses aooly lug nuts as well. Steve (CTR)

If you click on the link in the first post, the ad shows all the measurements. Total length is 60mm.

Brad, how long are those nuts ?

These might be a viable option for the race car! I know te Spec Miata guys use aluminum lug nuts...

I did some research and the polaris UTV/ATV that use these lugs call for 30-50lbs of torque depending on model. It sounds like the limiation might be the stud over these lugs.

Steve, the set you had made was from stainless? Do you happen to remember how much it cost you and what material/specs were used? My brother runs a small machine shop out of his garage and may be able to do something similar for me or low rate production if the price is reasonable.

I had a set made from manel (sp) in the late 60s, used them on my SCCA solo II mini with slicks. They went with the car first time I sold it. Steve (CTR)

I had heard those concerns also and ended up with a set of SS ones on a 13 " wheel Moke and had no problems. Also i worked on Jensen cars in my younger years and both the Healey and the 4000lb 140 mph Interceptor used aluminum lug nuts and were torqued to 50 lbs with no issues.

This has been bantered about here in the past. Can 3/8" stainless lug nuts be reliably torqued to 42 lb-ft? You might check stainless torque charts to be sure. Seems like a quick check showed lower maximum values than required.

I bought these ss nuts. Nice quality.

//www.ebay.com/itm/8-x-Stainless-Mini-MG-Midget-Robin-Taper-Wheel-Nuts-/161346412227?nma=true&si=rYMH1F0IVX98D%252Bsl%252BfRFE0EhVKA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I was actually looking into them, and then my brother bought a street legal UTV. Seems that they are legitimate and able to hold the same stresses as what you'd buy from mini dealers. The trick is finding the set to match your wheels. I'd say go for it. They seem better quality to me and are widely available.

I am sick and tired of the crap ones that are available so i figured something has to give.

Willie, sent ya an email