Originally Posted by GTSC5R

Where to buy? Also, I see aluminum lugs for sale, are those safe or not?

Originally Posted by Solofast

The probalm is galling. If a bit of mateial gets it started you wll have to break the stud to get it off.

Ti on Ti or Al on Al can result in galling. Stainless and TI are also very susceptable to galling, so you never want to put those two together as a threaded joint without a coating (like cad) on one of the surfaces. There are also hardcoatings that are applied to the thread to help prevent it. But bare Ti has a nasty habit to gall in threaded joints and it should be avoided if you are going to be removing the fastener frequently.

The amount of weight saved with TI lug nuts is trivial. Same for aluminum. Considering the potential hassles created by frequent removing and replacing of wheels (like we do with track day and racing), there is simply no real reason to go that way. If you've got a car that you want to take to shows and create a wow factor, go for it.

Originally Posted by mountainbiker2

I've been using these. I Autocross my car only. Had them for over a year now. Save about 1 pound total.
http://949racing.com/search.aspx?find=lug+nuts

Steve A.

Originally Posted by ADVBedouin

Thanks for the link... I assume you mean they save a pound per wheel?

Originally Posted by AU N EGL

but if you eat one less cheese burger a month you save 2 lbs.

Unless you under 12% bod fat, saving weight on your car is meaningless

safety first
ARP lugs and the NAPA open ended hardened lug nuts