Open vs Closed Ended Lug Nuts

[Bugeye01WRX]

Hey guys

Just wanting to know if Open ended lug nuts are as bad as people say.

 

I currently have some basic 38mm silver spline lug nuts atm but I am wanting some that stick out because I like the look so looking for 45 - 50mm lug nuts.

Problem is, I wanted to go closed end but there are almost 0 options. I have seen circuit performance ones but after reading reviews I wont go near those. Project Kics Heptagon look really good but at $150 and then having to paint them red (I want them red to match car) it just doesn't feel worth it.

 

It seems that all the extended ones are open ended for some reason so I just wondering if I bite the bullet and get open ended ones.

Just wondering if the issues with rust, seizing of the studs are a real concern or are they not as bad as people make it out to be?

Edited September 24 by Bugeye01WRX

[Joker]

always fun when ya open up closed ones when putting on a space saver / spare

 

pro tip : keep a set of opens on hand for that

[Gripless]

Why not just seal the ends?

either black windscreen silicone or nylon bolts and cut the tops off level once it’s in there.