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I'm after a set of security lug nuts to suit enkeis, please.
Or tips on what and where to buy, thanks. Cheers, Ben.

Not a full set of lug nuts, but I have a set of 4x McGard Ultra lock nuts, brand new. $50 if you want them.

Not sure if they fit Enkeis - PM me for more info if interested.

Thanks champs! Sending PM too...

Who is the guru of lug nuts here? - I know nothing...

You might try Tyre Power Hawthorn. They have a good selection of Japanese rims and a variety of lug nuts. Phone number is 9819 5700.

Grouse, thanks! Local even
Quick n00b question:
Do conical seat nuts work with rims that have flat faced nut holes? (seriously)

You could always ring Subaru and get the STI branded nuts. I reckon they look the best with the STI logo on all nuts and all nuts require the special bit to remove. They do cost a bit though and I couldn't find them any cheaper trying to get them in from Japan.

The problem with some nut sets is that only one is the lock nut whilst the others are normal lug nuts. You only have to bash a socket bit over the lock nut to remove it. Easy enough to do if only one nut is the lock nut. I've seen this done before. Just be aware when you go shopping. You'd want all nuts to use the special bit.

I just had a look at the original nuts my STI wheels had and they are conical seat nuts.

Good point, my paranoia about nicked wheels just went ballistic!
So possibly segr's 4 lock nuts (conical seats) would do the trick along with my stock GT-B nutz?
Answer: that's the config the vendor was using! Correct me if I'm wrong...

Looks like a solution whilst I save up for a set of STI McGards Thanks folks!

One more n00b question:
What is a reasonable price to pay for removing, refitting and balancing the 4 tyres?

PM sent.

If you're anywhere near Essendon in your travels I'd go to the Tyrepower store there as he does a lot of work for the WRX club.

Awesome, that's near work

If you want to go all the way then something like 4x spline drive nuts and 1x mcgard ultra lock nut or similar per wheel, plus a car alarm with tilt sensor is probably what you want, but you have to consider how much effort someone is really going to put into stealing your wheels.

You also have to consider how inconvenient it is going to be for you and your mechanic to get the wheels off when necessary and where you are going to hide the lock and spline sockets.

For me, one or the other (spline drives or lock nuts) is good enough as a deterrent. If someone has time and really wants the wheels they can still get them off anyway - just search youtube!

I think OTR in Springvale stock the McGuard spline drive set with lock nuts. Give them a call.

bass_straitener wrote:The problem with some nut sets is that only one is the lock nut whilst the others are normal lug nuts. You only have to bash a socket bit over the lock nut to remove it. Easy enough to do if only one nut is the lock nut. I've seen this done before. Just be aware when you go shopping. You'd want all nuts to use the special bit.

Thanks Bruce...now I also might start looking for McGard nuts!