Volk Racing vs KICS R40 iconix Lug Nuts - design and theft prevention
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Hey guys here is a quick video of my thoughts on the difference in theft prevention between the Volk Racing and Project KICS R40 iconix lug nuts. Both are good lug nuts in their own rights but I think I would have to give the Volk Racing set the edge for theft prevention. Let's also get serious if someone wants to steal your stuff bad enough they will get it regardless of how much protection you have. Hopefully this helps you make a decision on these 2 lug nuts.
The center caps do have another purpose besides visuals. They're there for people with two sets of wheels(race/daily), if they use spacers for one set and not for the other yet still have extended wheel studs, removing the caps allows the extended studs to go all the way through the lug nut and be able to torque it down.
I'd say the caps are there primarily for that and the visuals are just an afterthought.
Just buy 5 sets of the R40 and only use the locknuts, bam!! Ultimate theft protection!
now you are thinking!
Yeah @ $430+ a set from 3pieceUS before shipping is $2150
The only thing is the iconic ones(key lock) Is different I haven’t seen that design before.the hex style one, really anybody could get and take off In my opinion. But I do like the extra step you have to take I personally think the rays look better as well! I got a pair of te37 and I literally was just on the market looking for a pair decided if anybody did a review and this is what I found great video!
The Volks seem to use a huge T type of bit maybe a T50/T30 style or similar in which it can easily be removed and bye bye rims! 2 kits of R40s (2 lock nuts per wheel) and you all set! That's what I have on my BMW 7 M series along with a very hidden "kill switch" at I can only easily reach and now about!
LALOMAN what’s your setup like? Tryna get a snit theft setup of my own
@@omarcarranza8973 I have BMW's own OEM Anti-theft system which has monitoring sensors inside the cabin, vehicle tilting sensors, battery disconnected sensor which disable lots of things in the motor and It just won't start! The only way to steal it is via towing theft...
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LALOMAN wow thanks you! I will be looking into it thank you very much!
How do the R40 stand up to socket scratches when removing and reinstalling?
Thank you.
they are actually holding up nicely. there are some minor surface scratches but its hardly noticeable unless you are up close and looking for them. One annoying thing though is that i have lost a couple caps so make sure they are nice and tight
Its so good n anti theft that if you lose the lockkey, you cant "steal" or open your own wheels!
I put the volks on my 2012 accord coupe with the 3.5 6 speed with 20" verde parallax wheels and I went to remove them and snapped one off...I've only tried to remove 1 wheel so far because I'm scared that more will break. We had to drill the stud completely out to remove the wheel. I messaged the seller and they sent me a new kit but it still scares me to remove them. Also the floating seat didnt rotate anymore after I removed them. And the cheap plastic key to remove the dust covers stripped out almost immediately and I had to use an allen key to remove them. Overall I wouldnt recommend the volks to anyone.
A lot of counterfeit Volks out there.
@@LordMurgen , and the real ones are as bad! DO NOT BUY FORMULA LUGS! Read my post here.
Probably using an impact and not a breaker bar and torque stick .
Real question is where do you find the rays Lugnuts with the spline inside it? I can only find his style online, I think they stop making that design so you probably have to find old ones which sucks lol lmk anyone
Thanks for the video
Are the Volk lugs keys the same as in if I have a 6 spine or hex key and someone else has the same then he can open my lugs? To think of it lock lugs are to protect wheel theft not lug theft so if the R40 has one that locks without a grip on the outside then it doesn’t matter if the rest have grips on them
yes i believe that the volk key would be the same for any of the same style lug nut. the R40's have 4 standard hex nuts and 1 specialize lock nut per wheel. I think the R40 has a better theft prevention design.
Are people still stealing rims?
very much so... my original bmw rims got stolen :DDDD i didnt know anyone wanted original bmw wheels but guess even those get stolen now days
are people still people, if yes then yes
Thanks a bunch!
$250 for the Iconix R40's on ebay! There are plenty of fakes that are similar for $40 by JDM and other brands... lol
LALOMAN like? I wanna know
Got me a JDM set $40 there basically the same... r40 are just name brand
Thanks for posting
LRRVintage where is the original ordering site..I heard some are fake
Hey are they metal or aluminum
APPRECIATE the vid!
thanks for the feedback!
Why would someone want these opposed to the gorilla type with the spinning head. Is it all style? These literally cost 10x the price
style plays a part. I have all black wheels, can't have chrome lug nuts
Whatsize is the lock? I lost mine
i believe the volk racing lugs you have are fake, i have volk racing lugs but the inside is 6 spine insert not hex , i could be wrong
nope, some are hex style too, real ones of course
Are all Volk lug keys a perfect fit whether hex or 6 spine?
cody clinton is right. You have replica Rays (Volk Racing) Formula lug nuts.
Can confirm, the Volk Forumla Lug nut set has splines not a hex.
a pipe wrench can lose any kinds of lock nuts.
Not if the inner edge of the hub prevents a full capture. Even if you got partial contact and were able to clamp hard enough to overcome the initial torque of the lug nuts it would take a long time to turn each nut on every wheel, making it impractical and risky as a thief unless the owner parked in a remote and private location that the thief has access to.
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bought them from a local supplier. support your local speed shops!
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Why not put both of dat shit lol