Project Kics R40 Lug Nuts Review (12x1.50 20-Pcs Black)
The 20-piece R40 set is the Project Kics option without locks — 20 standard lugs at $158, for owners who don't need theft deterrence on every wheel.
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Project Kics R40 Iconix lugs come in two configurations: 16+4 (16 standard + 4 locks, $179) and 20-piece (all standards, no locks, $158). The choice depends on whether wheel-theft deterrence is part of your priority.
TL;DR
The 20-piece R40 set is the right choice for owners who don't need locks (private garage storage, low-theft area, or already running McGard locks separately). Save $20 over the locking set, get same anodized aluminum quality. For most Hondas with one lug per wheel as a lock, the 16+4 set is the better answer.
Key Specs
- Thread: 12x1.50 (Honda, Mazda, Toyota fitments)
- Seat: 60-degree conical
- Material: Anodized aluminum body, hardened steel insert
- Set: 20 standard lugs (no locks)
- Color: Black anodized
- Hex size: Slim 19mm
- Length: Slightly longer than OEM
Pros
- All-standards uniformity. Same lug visible on every wheel — clean visual symmetry.
- $20 cheaper than locking set. If you have alternate theft deterrence, no need to pay for unused locks.
- Same Project Kics quality. Identical anodized finish, same hardened steel insert.
- Pair with separate McGard locks. Best of both: Project Kics aesthetic + McGard locking reliability for $158 + $30 = $188 vs $179 for the all-Kics 16+4 set.
Cons
- No locks included. If you don't already have lock infrastructure, the 16+4 set is the no-think buy.
- Same anodizing-wear concerns. Aggressive impact-gun use marks the soft surface.
- Same Project Kics premium pricing. Not budget; not show-build top tier.
Who It's For
- Garage-stored show builds with no theft concern.
- Owners running separate McGard wheel locks (better lock product than included Kics locks).
- Race team setups where all-standard hardware simplifies wheel changes.
- Builds with multiple wheel sets that share lock keys — buy one McGard set, multiple Kics standard sets.
- Skip if you want simple one-purchase theft deterrence (16+4 set is better).
How It Compares
- vs Project Kics R40 12x1.50 16+4 ($179): 16+4 includes locks. The default for most buyers.
- vs Project Kics R40 12x1.25 ($195): Different thread for Subaru, Mitsubishi.
- vs OEM chrome + 4-lug McGard set ($60): OEM is functional but boring. Visual upgrade matters here.
Bottom Line
The 20-piece R40 set is the right Project Kics configuration for builds with separate lock systems already in place. Saves $20 vs the 16+4 set. For most buyers, the 16+4 with included locks is the simpler choice. Match to your situation.
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