I have a high-lift service jack (and basic stands, but they get high enough and aren't Harbor Freight), so that shouldn't be a problem. I do also have a gravel driveway though, so can really only safely lift the car in the garage. I might end up just using some mild degreaser and a squirt bottle of ...

Here's that Dorman lug nut off my car, showing the different two-piece design. I also measured the seat - just a bit over 1 inch at the widest point. I don't remember how that diameter compares to the factory nuts, but it seems like plenty of engagement with the wheels. PXL_20201119_013919293-01.jpeg

Huh, that's detailed (pun intended). Thanks for the video, that certainly helps as far as choosing some products.

I got fed up with the factory lug nuts as well, but the seat on most of the aftermarket nuts I found was too narrow for my stock (Midir) wheels. I ended up replacing all of them with Dorman part # 611-307 a couple years ago- they're two pieces, but the hex part is solid. So far so good. * Are these...

My 2012 C30 R-Design has spent all its life (nearly 150k miles so far) in states that use road salt (NC, TN, MO), but this will be my first winter in Michigan, where a quick glance at some of the cars and trucks on the road will tell you that rust is a bigger problem up here. While Volvos certainly ...

I dabble in my spare time. Can't promise I'll be a good source of best practices, but I'm more than willing and interested to discuss whatever's on your mind.

I got fed up with the factory lug nuts as well, but the seat on most of the aftermarket nuts I found was too narrow for my stock (Midir) wheels. I ended up replacing all of them with Dorman part # 611-307 a couple years ago- they're two pieces, but the hex part is solid. So far so good.