Looks like the skewer shaft and nut on my Shimano deore xt QR set are both steel, so that’s good. Still open to other options, but that is what is in my hands right now.
Originally Posted by
Polaris OBark
Another cheap but solid option is hex-key-lock skewers. Get the ones that are all steel, including the nuts. You can crank them down really hard, and they won't move around at all.
Do these tend to be made to be tightened down with a 5mm allen? Or is it 6mm?