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Read T · 07-29-2014, 04:41 PM

Depending on the wheels you get you may need longer studs to properly engage the threads on the lug nuts. The mating surface of the OEM wheels (the part of the wheel between the hub and lug nut) is much thinner than that of most aftermarket wheels, thus decreasing the protrusion of most studs when you use aftermarket wheels. For me this meant that unless I put on longer studs, I would only get about 4 threads engaging in my new lug nuts (and for m12x1.25 studs you should have at least 6 threads engaging). You don't have to run longer studs, but I'd rather be safe than have my wheels rolling down the road and my car resting on the brake rotors.

Also if you're running open ended lug nuts and go to a track event, you will not pass tech unless the studs are at least flush with the top of the lug nuts.

07-29-2014, 04:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Depending on the wheels you get you may need longer studs to properly engage the threads on the lug nuts. The mating surface of the OEM wheels (the part of the wheel between the hub and lug nut) is much thinner than that of most aftermarket wheels, thus decreasing the protrusion of most studs when you use aftermarket wheels. For me this meant that unless I put on longer studs, I would only get about 4 threads engaging in my new lug nuts (and for m12x1.25 studs you should have at least 6 threads engaging). You don't have to run longer studs, but I'd rather be safe than have my wheels rolling down the road and my car resting on the brake rotors. Also if you're running open ended lug nuts and go to a track event, you will not pass tech unless the studs are at least flush with the top of the lug nuts. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS Last edited by Read T; 07-29-2014 at 04:45 PM.