Titanium is one of the strongest and lightest materials in existence. It found its way into applications ranging from military usage, aircraft and all the way to space. Titanium is a lustrous transition metal with a silver color, low density, and high strength, making it perfect for applications that require only the best materials known to man. Titanium is also resistant to corrosion in sea water, aqua regia, and chlorine, making it a perfect bolt/assembly material for use on vehicles. Additionally, the weight savings of both the titanium lug bolts and hardware assembly, make it a perfect choice for any vehicle owner that wants to lower the unsprung mass on their car significantly, yielding improved performance and handling.
Full Titanium Assembly Hardware
Driven by its relentless passion for quality and durability, ADV.1 is pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2017 all ADV.1 branded wheels will be upgraded to Tikore titanium assembly fasteners. The use of 100% titanium assembly hardware across the range is an industry first, placing ADV.1 at the forefront of wheel design and customer safety.
After a significant investment in design and exhaustive testing, our sister company, Tikore, has developed a beautiful 12-point fastener series that combines the absolute ultimate in strength, lightweight, and durability with the impeccable corrosion resistance that only titanium can provide.
One of the rarest and most expensive of metals, titanium is usually reserved for use in aerospace and military applications where strength and durability are paramount, and lightweight is critical to performance. Weighing only 55% of a comparable steel or stainless steel fastener, the new Tikore design assembly fasteners provide a reduction in unsprung wheel weight and moment of inertia, leading to improved acceleration and braking, as well as enhanced suspension performance.
Another amazing advantage of the Tikore design is the complete elimination of rust and galvanic corrosion, a common problem with wheels that use steel fasteners. Galvanic corrosion occurs when dissimilar metals like aluminum and steel are placed in direct contact. Over time, the aluminum erodes, weakening the threads and often causing a fastener failure. Titanium is completely impervious to this phenomenon, eliminating all corrosion and ensuring a secure and safe assembly. In addition, the titanium finish never degrades due to moisture or road salt, retaining the “brand new” look for the life of the wheel.
ADV.1 is one of the world’s only wheel companies that designs, engineers, manufactures and tests all of their wheels in-house. Utilizing state-of-the-art design and FEA software, and world-class TUV-style testing equipment, ADV.1’s engineering team ensures that every ADV.1 wheel exceeds the world’s highest safety and homologation standards, including SAE, JWL and TUV. The switch to Tikore titanium is yet another example of ADV.1’s wheel industry leadership, clearly demonstrating that when it comes to wheels, only the best is good enough.
Titanium Lug Nuts/Bolts
Made in-house (U.S.A.), these brand new Lightweight and extremely high strength lug bolt are options for nearly any application in most popular sizes. ADV.1 titanium lug bolt sets are available in multiple configurations such as bolts, nuts, 2 piece and closed end nuts for use on both street and race applications. Each order is made specific to the exact engineering specifications of the ADV.1 wheels in combination with the vehicle application. For example, the bolts are engineered specifically based off of the wheels dimensions which vary from vehicle to vehicle.
ADV.1 titanium lug bolts are also available for OEM wheels and even in universal sizes (custom lengths for those running lengths over OEM i.e. wheel spacers) for aftermarket wheels aside from our own. Available in bright machined titanium or matte bead blasted titanium finishes. Locking security bolts/nuts are available for each set as an upgrade.
