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May 27, 2015 | 09:07 AM

ydeer

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From: saint james city florida

Wheel spacers

If I move my wheels out with 9mm (5/16 +) Spacers do I need to get extended studs? I would have about 5/8" of stud left to attach the lug nuts.

May 27, 2015 | 09:42 AM

W88fixer

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Why? Moving the wheels farther away from the hub just puts more stress on the studs. Don

May 27, 2015 | 09:51 AM

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General rule of thumb is any spacer over 5mm size and you should definetly get extended studs. So the answer is yes.

I would try and not use spacers at all.

May 27, 2015 | 10:11 AM

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I have 3 mm spacers to get a bit more space between my forgelines and the caliper, as I do long distance, no change in lugs or car behavior. Done 5000 miles ago. Thanks to Ben at weaponx.....

May 27, 2015 | 11:11 AM

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I have 3 mm spacers to get a bit more space between my forgelines and the caliper, as I do long distance, no change in lugs or car behavior. Done 5000 miles ago. Thanks to Ben at weaponx.....

Thx Glen