If you use current wheels, just keep the same lug seat of extended wheel bolts. If you get aftermarket wheels, make sure you have lug bolts that will fit properly. If you have added wheel spacers, to meet proper thread engagement, the thread length of the extended wheel bolts should equal the length of stock bolts plus the thickness of the spacer.
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Can you install longer wheel studs?
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Do you need extended studs with wheel spacers?
Yes, you'll need extended length studs. Pretty sure the conventional wisdom here is it's OK for 5mm or less. But anything over 5mm, you should be getting longer studs. No, you won't need to get the car realigned because of the spacers.
What are extended lug nuts for?
The extended thread lug nut has the conical seat with an extra shank to get more thread engagement. These lugs are for situations that call for more thread engagement on studs that may be longer than the thread of a normal one.
How do you press out lug studs?
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Are wheel spacers safe?
Therefore, properly installed wheel spacers are perfectly safe. The wheel stud applies a clamping force that holds the wheel to the hub. When the lug nuts are tightened, the wheel studs stretch elastically, like very stiff springs. The lug nuts should be tightened until the stud is at 90% of its elastic limit.
Do I need longer wheel bolts for 5mm spacers?
Generally speaking for a 5mm spacer you will want to run extended bolts. The extended bolts will work with a 3mm spacer as well if need to use it in the future.
Can I use aftermarket lug nuts on stock wheels?
I suspect you may have the wrong type of lug nuts for these wheels. For those that are unaware (like OP), NEVER use aftermarket "tuner" lugs (conical, or tapered seat) on these OEM wheels. They are the wrong type of lug nuts for this type of wheel. Use OEM style flat (mag) lugs.
Will stock lug nuts fit aftermarket rims?
Remember that nearly all aftermarket wheels require aftermarket lug nuts because the stock ones will not fit. The more you know about lug nuts, the more secure you and your wheels will be. Add lug nuts to your wheel purchase today!
Does lug nut length matter?
When installing lug bolts, they must be the correct length for your vehicle. If they're too long, lug bolts can cause movement issues. After installing your lug bolts, spin the wheel while it's off the ground, making sure it has 360-degrees of motion.
Can you hammer in wheel studs?
Above all, don't hammer out the broken stud. That's the worst thing you can do! The hammer blows can wreck your wheel bearings and turn this into a much bigger repair bill. Instead, squeeze the broken stud out with the remover tool (Photo 1).
Can you drive with 4 out of 5 wheel studs?
You can drive thousands of miles without issues on 4/5 lugs.
How do you install press studs?
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Do you need longer wheel bolts with 10mm spacers?
Actually, yes, you need longer bolts when using 10mm spacers. Never try to use the stock bolts on the 10mm spacers. There won't be enough thread engagement to properly keep the wheels secured.
How many turns do lug nuts need?
Minimum Thread Engagement for Wheel NutsBolt/Stud SizeNumber of TurnsM12x1.259.51/2"-20105/16"-1867/16"-208.56 more rows•Oct 23, 2018
How many threads does a wheel stud have?
The thread pitch is the measurement of threads per inch for US standard wheel studs or the distance in millimeters between the threads for metric applications. US lugs specify threads per inch (TPI), commonly called thread count, so 20 would represent 20 threads per inch.
What are wheel spacers?
Wheel spacers are aftermarket parts used to change the bolt pattern of a wheel and widen the wheel offset. Wheel spacers adapters are used when the wheel offset is not ideal for the final handling you want.
4g63tc Proven Member
Yes!, I have 5mm, and 10mm spacers installed, and both required elongated studs. Did your spacers come as a kit? most reputable kits already come with studs, and are hubcentric.
jtmcinder DSM Wiseman
First, you want to find out if you will be able to remove your rear hubs. If you can't, then you want new studs that are only a little bit longer than OE. If you can get your rear hubs off, then get the long ARPs from a place like RRE.
knochgoon24 DSM Wiseman
One of the easiest ways to see what size spacer to buy is to get the wheels and tires, then use washers to space it out until you get the clearance you need. Then buy spacers in that thickness. No guessing/wondering involved.
4g63tc Proven Member
One of the easiest ways to see what size spacer to buy is to get the wheels and tires, then use washers to space it out until you get the clearance you need. Then buy spacers in that thickness. No guessing/wondering involved.
jtmcinder DSM Wiseman
Even if they aren't all the same thickness, we have these things called "rulers" in Iowa that you can use to measure the stack height when you've found the right number of washers. Ask nicely and I'll send you one.
4g63tc Proven Member
Even if they aren't all the same thickness, we have these things called "rulers" in Iowa that you can use to measure the stack height when you've found the right number of washers. Ask nicely and I'll send you one.
knochgoon24 DSM Wiseman
I just have a whole box of SAE washers sitting around for rear camber spacers.
