{"product_id":"king-performance-titanium-lug-nuts-m14x1-5-45mm","title":"King Performance Titanium Lug Nuts M14 x 1.5 | Set of 20 | 45mm, 33mm \u0026 20mm | Wide-5 VW, Buggy \u0026 Sand Rail | Raw or Black PVD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Performance forged titanium lug nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e are the lightest, cleanest way to finish off a set of wheels on a hot-rodded air-cooled VW, dune buggy, sand rail or any build running \u003cstrong\u003eM14 x 1.5 wheel studs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each nut is hot-forged from aerospace-grade \u003cstrong\u003eTi6Al-4V (Grade 5) titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e, CNC-machined, and finished with rolled threads and a knurled grip — about half the weight of a steel lug nut, and it will never rust. Available in \u003cstrong\u003e45 mm, 33 mm and 20 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths to suit your studs and wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a \u003cstrong\u003eset of 20\u003c\/strong\u003e — five per wheel for a four-wheel wide-five setup. Choose your length — \u003cstrong\u003e45 mm open-end\u003c\/strong\u003e (for long studs), \u003cstrong\u003e45 mm closed-end\u003c\/strong\u003e (a capped, finished look), \u003cstrong\u003e33 mm closed-end\u003c\/strong\u003e or the short \u003cstrong\u003e20 mm open-end\u003c\/strong\u003e — in \u003cstrong\u003eraw titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eblack PVD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — long or race studs, thick alloy wheels, spacers. Open-end lets the stud pass through; closed-end caps it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 mm closed-end\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mid-length capped nut for standard-length studs. Make sure your studs are short enough not to bottom out inside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 mm open-end\u003c\/strong\u003e — a short, low-profile nut for tight clearance; longer studs can pass through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever length you choose, make sure the nut gets \u003cstrong\u003efull thread engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e — as a rule of thumb at least as many millimetres of thread as the stud diameter (14 mm). If you are unsure, tell us your stud length and wheel and we will recommend one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy titanium lug nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.7 g per 45 mm open-end nut — roughly 45–50% lighter than a comparable steel nut, taking weight off the rotating, unsprung mass at every corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ti6Al-4V rated at 138,000 psi (951 MPa) ultimate tensile strength and 128,000 psi (883 MPa) yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e titanium does not rust — ideal for buggies and sand cars that see water, salt and sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolled threads, not cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e better fatigue resistance and less galling than cut threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-slip knurled head\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy hand-starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack PVD option:\u003c\/strong\u003e a hard physical-vapor-deposition coating for a stealth look that holds up better than paint or anodizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any wheel stud with \u003cstrong\u003eM14 x 1.5 metric thread\u003c\/strong\u003e that accepts a \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm hex\u003c\/strong\u003e lug nut, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia and Type 3 running \u003cstrong\u003ewide-five or 5-lug stud conversions\u003c\/strong\u003e (stock VW uses lug \u003cem\u003ebolts\u003c\/em\u003e, not nuts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune buggies, Meyers Manx-style buggies, Baja Bugs and sand rails on M14 x 1.5 studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet, performance and modified vehicles with M14 x 1.5 studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you order, confirm two things:\u003c\/strong\u003e (1) your studs are M14 x 1.5 — not 1\/2\"-20 or M12 x 1.5; and (2) the lug seat on your wheels matches these nuts. A lug nut with the wrong seat will not clamp the wheel correctly. Not sure? Send us your wheel brand and model and we will confirm fit before we ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForged Ti6Al-4V (Grade 5) aerospace titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM14 x 1.5, 6H precision, rolled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm, 33 mm or 20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex \/ socket size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm open-end, 45 mm closed-end, 33 mm closed-end, 20 mm open-end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw titanium or black PVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight per nut (45 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.7 g open-end \/ 34.2 g closed-end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltimate tensile strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e138,000 psi \/ 951 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYield strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128,000 psi \/ 883 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a properly fitting \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm socket\u003c\/strong\u003e for installation and removal. Tighten lug nuts evenly to the correct torque specification. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not over-tighten or use excessive force\u003c\/strong\u003e — this can damage the threads or the lug nut. Always confirm the correct wheel-stud thread size and torque specification for your vehicle and wheel before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING — TITANIUM LUG NUTS: Failure to follow these instructions can leave wheels loose, cause component failure, or lead to loss of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury or death.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand tools only — never use an impact wrench\u003c\/strong\u003e to tighten or loosen. Impact tools can gall, strip or crack titanium threads. Start every nut by hand and snug with a 19 mm socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-seize is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a thin layer of high-quality copper- or nickel-based anti-seize to the threads to prevent galling and seizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque with a calibrated torque wrench\u003c\/strong\u003e to your vehicle or wheel manufacturer's specification, in a star pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-torque after the first 50–100 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e and after every track or off-road event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many lug nuts come in a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 — five per wheel for four wide-five wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my stock VW Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if it has been converted to wheel studs. Stock air-cooled VWs use M14 x 1.5 lug \u003cem\u003ebolts\u003c\/em\u003e threaded into the drum or hub. These nuts are for M14 x 1.5 \u003cem\u003estuds\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lengths are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45 mm open-end, 45 mm closed-end, 33 mm closed-end and 20 mm open-end — all M14 x 1.5 with a 19 mm hex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-end or closed-end?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen-end lets long studs pass through — the usual choice for race and extended studs. Closed-end caps the stud for a clean, finished look but needs enough depth for your stud length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat socket do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use an impact gun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Impact tools can gall, strip or crack titanium threads. Use hand tools and a calibrated torque wrench, with copper- or nickel-based anti-seize on the threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre titanium lug nuts strong enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Grade 5 titanium is rated at 138,000 psi tensile — comparable to high-grade steel at about half the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-highway use only\u003c\/strong\u003e (per King Performance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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