What are extended wheel studs for?

The real purpose of extended studs is so u can run rims with spacers and still have enough stud to be caught by ur lug nut. Drag racers have extended studs as they’re required by most tracks if u r running lensos/bogarts/welds.

What are extended wheel studs for?

The real purpose of extended studs is so u can run rims with spacers and still have enough stud to be caught by ur lug nut. Drag racers have extended studs as they’re required by most tracks if u r running lensos/bogarts/welds.

What lengths do wheel studs come in?

The most common thread sizes are 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″. You can usually find your factory stud size in your vehicle owner’s manual.

Can you reuse extended wheel studs?

too tall. I re-use studs whenever I have to. So long as you don’t wreck the threads getting them out, they should be fine.

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 use longer wheel bolts?

Should probably be OK to run the longer bolts up front without the spacers. Just need to raise wheel in air after torqueing and spin to check for clearance issues. The rear is more sensitive to bolt length as to long of bolts there could rub or hit the emergency brake hardware.

How far should wheel studs stick out?

As long as your studs stick out beyond the front surface of the wheel by at least the diameter of the stud, you are good to go. Simply put, if your stud diameter is 7/16″ or 1/2″ and you have 1/2″ of stud length protruding beyond the wheel you are in compliance.

How long should wheel bolts be?

Typically you need a bolt that is longer by the thickness of the spacer (e.g. – a 15mm spacer will need a 15mm longer wheel bolt). However, the more critical measurement is length of thread fully engaged in the hub: a minimum of 10mm of threads is required to safely secure the wheel.

Can ARP wheel studs be reused?

Are ARP bolts and studs re-usable? Yes. As long as the fasteners have been installed and torqued correctly, and show no visible signs of damage, they can be re-used. If they show any signs of thread galling or corrosion, they should be replaced.

Can you reuse lug nuts?

And finally, reusing lug nuts (provided they are the right kind in the first place) is perfectly acceptable. They can be used many times until some sort of visual defect like rust or damaged threads appears.