Issues with wheel studs

BGTV8 · 12-05-2022, 12:14 AM

I machined the OEM lugnuts to make them open-ended. Not difficult to do (or get done).

The alternative is this

https://au.gktech.com/z34-370z-wheel...pter-set-of-20

Alto101 · 12-05-2022, 04:53 PM

Those look great, I think I will order a set so I no longer need to use the OEM lug nuts.

justin_boy · 12-11-2022, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alto101

Those look great, I think I will order a set so I no longer need to use the OEM lug nuts.

thats fantastic, when you can fit it in your budget, grab a square set of aftermarket wheels, 18x10.5 et 12-22. you will improve the feeling alot and you can use normal aftermarket lugs too. goodluck

Alto101 · 12-12-2022, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by justin_boy

thats fantastic, when you can fit it in your budget, grab a square set of aftermarket wheels, 18x10.5 et 12-22. you will improve the feeling alot and you can use normal aftermarket lugs too. goodluck

I thought about that as it would simplify everything but I love the Nismo V1 wheels for my daily. Anytime I take my car anywhere, the first comment is always about those wheels. Maybe I will find a set of aftermarket wheels that I like as much.

I have placed my order for the adapters and new ARP wheel studs and hopefully will have everything installed early next year (the lug nut adapters are 2-4 weeks out).

THE BULL · 12-13-2022, 09:31 AM

Disassembly will give you the issue.

If this is related to one corner it's possible that it's installation error however if its all around the car most likely it's studs.

a simple removal and inspection of the hub stud holes on the side that you have more than 2 will reveal if it's just the hub surface that has deteriorated over tooth count of the old studs being too narrow between ridges or from ridges that did not protruded as much causing them not to bite into the metal like oem.

12-05-2022, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,515 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	I machined the OEM lugnuts to make them open-ended. Not difficult to do (or get done). The alternative is this https://au.gktech.com/z34-370z-wheel...pter-set-of-20 JARblue, Alto101 and sx moneypit like this.

12-05-2022, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 15	Those look great, I think I will order a set so I no longer need to use the OEM lug nuts. justin_boy likes this.

12-13-2022, 09:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
THE BULL Base Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 217 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 26849	Disassembly will give you the issue. If this is related to one corner it's possible that it's installation error however if its all around the car most likely it's studs. a simple removal and inspection of the hub stud holes on the side that you have more than 2 will reveal if it's just the hub surface that has deteriorated over tooth count of the old studs being too narrow between ridges or from ridges that did not protruded as much causing them not to bite into the metal like oem. Alto101 likes this.

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