Changing wheels this weekend.

kenchan · 07-29-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Yeah, I just am paranoid and don't like something at the 'minimum' I guess

yah, i guess the biggest concern is if you want to go back to stock wheels or when you have to use the donut. the stock lugs could bottom out inside before securing the wheel to the hub.

and if you use generic 5mm spacers to compensate the lug bottoming out, then you run the risk of the hub not
reaching the hubcentric wheel (factory) and break studs.

Read T · 07-29-2014, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i guess the biggest concern is if you want to go back to stock wheels or when you have to use the donut. the stock lugs could bottom out inside before securing the wheel to the hub.

and if you use generic 5mm spacers to compensate the lug bottoming out, then you run the risk of the hub not
reaching the hubcentric wheel (factory) and break studs.

I addressed that in my post that is now stickied. 50mm studs can be used on the OEM wheels and OEM lug nuts without bottoming out. (OEM wheel locks do bottom out though). Also work for aftermarket wheels and lug nuts.

kenchan · 07-31-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Read T

I addressed that in my post that is now stickied. 50mm studs can be used on the OEM wheels and OEM lug nuts without bottoming out. (OEM wheel locks do bottom out though). Also work for aftermarket wheels and lug nuts.

yah, but why the hell would i want to be swapping out studs just to put
aftermarket wheels in the first place? tell the wheel manufacturer to
make their wheels correctly.

ive never had to do this on the literally dozens of aftermarket wheels ive
purchased in the past.

kenchan · 07-29-2014, 04:45 PM

that said, i recommend one study the difference between hubcentric wheels and lug centric wheels.

cooltoy · 07-31-2014, 10:14 AM

Is a torque wrench like this sufficient for the job? Or is it too inaccurate?

wheee! · 07-31-2014, 10:17 AM

That will work better than nothing, but not by much.... Crappy Tire puts the half inch torque wrench on sale for $49 all the time. It's a good investment.

Reg price right now... $99
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...-0588558p.html

BUT, this one is on sale... $69 reg $139
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...l#.U9pkzX1C3cs

cooltoy · 07-31-2014, 10:23 AM

Thanks.

soxfan69 · 07-31-2014, 10:42 AM

M590?? I just ordered some wheels from Jason at GYW and he set me up with new lugs. If u got them from him, u may get lugs with the wheels.

B sure to post some picks

kenchan · 07-31-2014, 10:43 AM

ive used a cheepo click type tirerack use to sell.

it was fairly accurate vs my snap-on torque wrench that i currently use.

but if you're going to get one anyway, check out the digital ones. they dont require
one to undo the torque dial collar after completing the work. not that it's a huge deal,
but just more modern.

soxfan69 · 07-31-2014, 11:15 AM

This is getting cra cra.. he's just changing wheels!

dP3NGU1N · 07-31-2014, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, but why the hell would i want to be swapping out studs just to put
aftermarket wheels in the first place? tell the wheel manufacturer to
make their wheels correctly.

ive never had to do this on the literally dozens of aftermarket wheels ive
purchased in the past.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxfan69

This is getting cra cra.. he's just changing wheels!

You'll also want to drop your transmission and swap out your final drive gear while you've got the car up.

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kenchan · 07-31-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

You'll also want to drop your transmission and swap out your final drive gear while you've got the car up.

cooltoy · 07-31-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

You'll also want to drop your transmission and swap out your final drive gear while you've got the car up.

I'll put it on the list.

aszyd · 07-31-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

You'll also want to drop your transmission and swap out your final drive gear while you've got the car up.

Yeah, gotta do that Clutch Kit, Flywheel, HD CSC , and Trans Mount swap.

kenchan · 07-31-2014, 11:17 AM

yah, kinda like some nerd with a 10step process to boot up a computer or something.

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07-29-2014, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that said, i recommend one study the difference between hubcentric wheels and lug centric wheels.

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soxfan69 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: jax florida Posts: 122 Drives: 2012 370z gunmetal Rep Power: 12	M590?? I just ordered some wheels from Jason at GYW and he set me up with new lugs. If u got them from him, u may get lugs with the wheels. B sure to post some picks

07-31-2014, 10:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive used a cheepo click type tirerack use to sell. it was fairly accurate vs my snap-on torque wrench that i currently use. but if you're going to get one anyway, check out the digital ones. they dont require one to undo the torque dial collar after completing the work. not that it's a huge deal, but just more modern.

07-31-2014, 11:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, kinda like some nerd with a 10step process to boot up a computer or something.