Porsche 993: Custom Lug Nut Reviews

This article applies to the Porsche 993 (1993-1998).

Lug nuts do more than bolt wheels to the car. Through the use of custom sizing and styling options as well as bold color patterns, lug nuts add an attitude and sense of style to stock and aftermarket wheels that might not otherwise be present. To complement the sheer beauty and power of a performance-driven vehicle like the Porsche 993, you'll want to choose lug nuts that rate high in performance, while delivering impressively on style and safety. There are a couple of reputable brands and product names you'll want to be on the look out for when shopping for new lug nuts. Let's get started with our top picks!

Leading Lug Nut Brands

World Motorsports

Price – $120

Size – 27mm, 40mm and 50mm

Performance – Excellent

Lifespan – Excellent

Warranty – 1 year

World Motorsports lug nuts receive glowing reviews for a number of reasons:

• Specially formulated coatings will not rust or discolor like other competing finishes on the market today.
• They are perfect for any wheel combination.
• They are available in a wide range of popular finishes, including black, chrome, and chameleon.
• Ball seat and conical (cone) seat styles are available.
• Designed to work with or without spacers on all OEM and aftermarket wheels.

Many Porsche owners rank these as one of the best lug nuts on the market and most indicate that they hold up well on and off the track. Recommended if you're looking for custom lug nuts that hold well with extreme driving.

Project Kics

Price – $225-$306

Size – 17mm

Performance – Excellent

Lifespan – Average

Warranty – 1 year

Looking on any forum or review site, you’ll see that Project Kics are a stand-out performer among other brands. Porsche owners rank these as one of the best lug nuts on the market, praising the high-quality and light weight design across finishes. Project Kics feature a two-piece construction that protects the finish on your wheels from regular to excessive wear and tear, even safeguarding against torquing. Recommended if you're looking for lug nuts that are light weight.

McGard

Price – $50-$70

Size – 12mm

Performance – Average; although certainly on the sturdier side

Lifespan – Excellent

Warranty – 1 year

McGard lug nuts are a favorite choice among drivers who appreciate stability and performance over sparkle and high-end design. Trimmed in anodized aluminum and designed for a deeper stud engagement, these lug nuts are only recommended for use on wheels with small diameter recesses. A solid product with strong brand name recognition and appeal, McGard lug nuts are a smart buy for most everyday drivers. Drivers who frequent the track, on the other hand, may want to go with a formula lug nut like the Volks racing lug nuts featured below. Recommended if you're looking for quality lug nuts for road use.

Volks

Price – $150-$400

Size – 35mm

Performance – Excellent

Lifespan – Excellent

Warranty – 1 year

While these large, carefully crafted lug nuts could adorn any wheels, we recommend saving this choice for drivers who especially enjoy spending time on the race track. Engineered for racing, these pricey gems could go to waste on a Porsche that is used primarily for everyday driving. If you can afford the expensive price tag, then by all means make the purchase. Consider complementing these classy lug nuts with a few luxury aftermarket exterior trims to finish the look of elegance and beauty. Recommended if you're looking for custom track lug nuts and you don't mind spending the extra money.

Powered by Max

Price – $100-$175

Size – 17mm

Performance – Excellent

Lifespan – Excellent

Warranty – 1 year w/ limitations

Certainly no Project Kics and Volks in terms of quality, Powered by Max is still a smart choice for the Porsche 993. Designed to have a strong, durable structure, this top competitor promises Porsche drivers consistency and versatility. Admittedly not the most attractive (or high-end) choice of the five picks reviewed here, but it's hard not to appreciate the attractive price tag and excellent lifespan of Powered by Max lug nuts. Many Porsche owners agree: What these quality lugs nuts lack in boldness, they make up for in stability. Recommended if you're looking for quality lug nuts for less money.

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