Titanium Lug Bolts
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Wow it seems like a lot of money for a tiny weight saving, the Ti threads are obviously more durable and they don't rust but unless you are whipping the wheels on and off a lot at the track you would really have to 'want' them. They do look nice.
If you can get some in 7075-T6 aluminium they will be even lighter and cheaper than Ti, and still nearly twice as resilient as steel.
If you can get some in 7075-T6 aluminium they will be even lighter and cheaper than Ti, and still nearly twice as resilient as steel.
lacroupade
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I've got titanium nuts, but they were surgically implanted..... :?
lacroupade
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BMWZ4MC said:
Scottish obviously.
BMWZ4MC said:What I meant was, why spend so much on bolts when you could have something else just as shiny but much prettier for that money? Or even 49900 penny sweets perhaps
Is there something I've missed about having Ti bolts?
Ti looks nice, won't rust, is stronger than steel, weighs about 45% less and is often spec'd because the threads are less prone to wearing or crossing so are good for frequent wheel changes. But they cost a shed load of money! I suppose if your old lugs are knackered and you fancy an upgrade they a nice thing to have, particularly on some stonking wheels
You can get various grades of high tensile aluminium that sit between steel and Ti in terms of performance/cost and are actually lighter again.
The weight saving can be about 1/2 lb per wheel which is quite a lot of 'unsprung' weight but will only be noticed on the track, bigger savings can be had by spending the cash on lighter wheels. I'm not sure the strength thing is really valid although the corrosion and thread wear issue is a real pain with steel.
Look forward to seeing those shineee lugs Alan
Even given all of the above, I'd rather spend the cash on upgrading somewhere else...each to their own I suppose - I guess that's what makes each of our cars unique and personal to us.
How do you avoid someone stealing them? Can you get locking nuts in Ti to safeguard both nut and wheel?
Looking forward to the pics too, you may convert me yet
How do you avoid someone stealing them? Can you get locking nuts in Ti to safeguard both nut and wheel?
Looking forward to the pics too, you may convert me yet
Just another thought or three...
I use Ti surgical implants all the time, and find Ti screw heads can be soft and distort more readily than do 316L stainless steel. Similarly, if I've needed to remove a previously implanted device, I've encountered more problems with Ti screws cold welding to Ti plates than with 316L SS devices, especially if a torque screwdriver wasn't used at the time of implantation. Lastly, is galvanic corrosion not a problem when mixing different materials of studs and nuts, especially mixing Ti alloy with steel?
I use Ti surgical implants all the time, and find Ti screw heads can be soft and distort more readily than do 316L stainless steel. Similarly, if I've needed to remove a previously implanted device, I've encountered more problems with Ti screws cold welding to Ti plates than with 316L SS devices, especially if a torque screwdriver wasn't used at the time of implantation. Lastly, is galvanic corrosion not a problem when mixing different materials of studs and nuts, especially mixing Ti alloy with steel?
Did someone say TiKORE? Thanks for the discussion pertaining to our beautiful titanium bolts. We do understand that our bolts are not for everyone. They are made for folks who want the best and appreciate the best. These bolts are beautiful and provide functionality (weight savings, durability, quality rolled threads, and protection against rust).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks Everyone, cheers!
Joshua
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks Everyone, cheers!
Joshua