Exactly what is the point in running longer wheel studs and open lug nuts?
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Exactly what is the point in running longer wheel studs and open lug nuts?
I see guys with track cars all have that setup even running stock looking wheels? Is there a benefit like making it easier to change from street tires to slicks or ???
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Closed lugnuts can get packed full of crud and the stud might bottom on the crud and not seat on the wheel. Longer studs allow the use of wheel spacers which some setups require for clearance.
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plus aluminum lug nut beauty covers can get crushed or corners stripped with put on in a hurry.
the Studs are ARP hardened studs and the open ended lug nuts are also hardened.
use of spacers and yes easier to change. Plus being $1.50 or so each vs $5.00 each
the Studs are ARP hardened studs and the open ended lug nuts are also hardened.
use of spacers and yes easier to change. Plus being $1.50 or so each vs $5.00 each
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The studs are manufactured by ARP and are of much harder material than the stock studs. The shortest length is 1/2" longer than a stock stud so you can not use stock lugnuts. Most folks also use hardened lugs for safety purposes. They do allow the use of spacers so offset can be adjusted for clearance around big brake calipers or to allow the use of wheels that do not have enough offset.
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It's also easier to locate the wheel on the longer stud, convenient for in pit service. And most importantly, longer studs mean much more thread for loose lug nuts to travel along before coming off and allowing the wheel to do the same.
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I got mine because they are hardened and I needed spacers at the time. I dont use spacers anymore but it is easier to put the wheel on.
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They don't brake off like the stock ones do. Some of us are changing wheels many times. The stock ones break off.
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The studs are manufactured by ARP and are of much harder material than the stock studs. The shortest length is 1/2" longer than a stock stud so you can not use stock lugnuts. Most folks also use hardened lugs for safety purposes. They do allow the use of spacers so offset can be adjusted for clearance around big brake calipers or to allow the use of wheels that do not have enough offset.
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The studs are manufactured by ARP and are of much harder material than the stock studs. The shortest length is 1/2" longer than a stock stud so you can not use stock lugnuts. Most folks also use hardened lugs for safety purposes. They do allow the use of spacers so offset can be adjusted for clearance around big brake calipers or to allow the use of wheels that do not have enough offset.
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Here is a question for you all. I will need to replace hubs soon. This is only the second time I have had to and I put ARP studs in at that time. When you guys replace hubs do you press out the studs and put them in the new hubs every time or just get new studs? How many times can they go in and out before you need to replace them?
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Here is a question for you all. I will need to replace hubs soon. This is only the second time I have had to and I put ARP studs in at that time. When you guys replace hubs do you press out the studs and put them in the new hubs every time or just get new studs? How many times can they go in and out before you need to replace them?
If theyre <1year old I'd probably reuse them, but if its more id just toss them.