Anyone using Gorilla Lugnuts on their R1Ts? Should I be worried if I am?

[Dr Medjools]

I’ve purchased non ORM wheels and tires from Discount Tire. Just realized they used Gorilla Lugnuts to fit on the wheels. Rivian wants 140 ft lbs of toque but in general these Lugnuts are rated fur under 100 ft lbs. is anyone using these and converted? The Ford truck forums have many using these at 150 ft lbs! Should I worried about these especially the thin socket wretches breaking in the field?

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[Cycliste]

Good question, especially after https://apnews.com/6e1f9140aefb402fbf2cea3f152d8b7b

I did find this article
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/wheel-lug-nut-size-guide-torque-spec-chart/28890

 

[corndog]

Across the board I do not like lug nuts that are not steel. Use anti seize always. Trucks and Jeeps, breaking off a frozen non steel but cute aftermarket nut and replacing the stud is a total PITA.
Jus sayin

 

[crashmtb]

Across the board I do not like lug nuts that are not steel. Use anti seize always. Trucks and Jeeps, breaking off a frozen non steel but cute aftermarket nut and replacing the stud is a total PITA.
Jus sayin

I like titanium lugnuts. No corrosion, and think of the weight savings!

 

[zefram47]

Across the board I do not like lug nuts that are not steel. Use anti seize always. Trucks and Jeeps, breaking off a frozen non steel but cute aftermarket nut and replacing the stud is a total PITA.
Jus sayin

Never use anti-seize on lugnuts. Any sort of lubrication will mean torquing to spec will actually be higher than spec and can eventually result in broken studs.

https://www.tirereview.com/bad-advice-for-lug-nuts/

 

[kanundrum]

I like titanium lugnuts. No corrosion, and think of the weight savings!

I have a open ended set I've been meaning to sell because it shows lug ends which are silver haha OCD

 

[corndog]

Again, I always have, and always will use anti seize on steel lug nuts. Never had any problems on my Jeep, and many F450 and F350 trucks. We all have our own experiences and opinions based on that.

 

[Killer95Stang]

I’ve purchased non ORM wheels and tires from Discount Tire. Just realized they used Gorilla Lugnuts to fit on the wheels. Rivian wants 140 ft lbs of toque but in general these Lugnuts are rated fur under 100 ft lbs. is anyone using these and converted? The Ford truck forums have many using these at 150 ft lbs! Should I worried about these especially the thin socket wretches breaking in the field?

A lug nuts torque spec is rated by size. You were probably looking at the specification for a 12mm lugnut. Rivians use a larger 14mm wheel stud and lugnut that requires the higher rating. Gorilla lugnuts are USA made and good quality. No need for Titanium... but it's your money.

Also, if you plan on swapping wheels, buy a proper 1/2" torque wrench that goes to 250ft lbs.

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