Spacer on stock studs
#1
Spacer on stock studs
My rims and tires just arrived today... I was so excited and disappointed. I mounted the front wheels and there was no problem... I then proceed with the rear wheels and here comes the disappointment... my rims is touching the brake caliper... I need spacers...
Will I have enough thread on the stock studs to be considered "safe" if I put 5mm spacer in the rear? How many full turn of the lug nuts I need to have to be considered safe? I am heading to a local discount tire to pick some up...any help will be appreciated.
Will I have enough thread on the stock studs to be considered "safe" if I put 5mm spacer in the rear? How many full turn of the lug nuts I need to have to be considered safe? I am heading to a local discount tire to pick some up...any help will be appreciated.
#2
I would be a little hesitant to use spacers on the stock studs. Maybe Discount Tire can hook you up with longer studs + spacers or check these out: http://www.fastscions.com/index.asp?...S&Category=374
#3
I went to Pep boys to see if they carry any extended studs...they don't...but the shop manager sd 6-7 full turn of the lug nut should be OK... I'm still going to get some extended studs just in case. A friend of mine has a friend who owns a wheels and tires shop. I'll be stopping by Friday to pick up some extended studs and put them on.
#5
Originally Posted by ricennoodle
wouldnt it be ok if you just torque the lugnut on the stock stud with wheelspacer at OEM spec of 76 ft-lb ?
#6
Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Originally Posted by ricennoodle
wouldnt it be ok if you just torque the lugnut on the stock stud with wheelspacer at OEM spec of 76 ft-lb ?
#7
3mm (less than 1/8") is probably safe with the stock studs, but when you get into 5mm (almost 1/4") or more, I suggest longer studs.
Contrary to what you may have heard in the past; size DOES matter.
Contrary to what you may have heard in the past; size DOES matter.
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