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Wheel studs
Hey all,
I need to replace lug bolts soon and wanted to poll if it was worth it going to studs. I don't have issues getting the wheel on and off with the lug bolts but from a longevity standpoint is it recommended to go studs to save the aluminum threads in the hub? If so, what is a reputable vendor for wheel studs? MSI pops up often from my reading. Nick |
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My opinion: If you track the car it is a good idea. If you only need to fuch with wheels/ tires once a year or so then it may not be worth it.
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Yes, this car will see the track often so a lot of on and off with the wheels.
If it makes a difference, the car is a 987.2 cayman. |
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^^ x2
If tracked a bunch, and different wheels will be used, the studs make wheel changes much easier. In addition to frequent pad changes, and brake bleeding.
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I've had MSI studs on a couple of cars including 987.2 Cayman. Pricey but haven't broken one yet.
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FWIW, I believe that the wheel hubs on the modern cars are steel, not aluminum. Hence, less worries about wear on the threads. This is for the wheel mounting lug bolts/studs.
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Roger that, I am going to be going with studs. Any insight on the shouldered design vs non shouldered design?
https://www.tarett.com/items/986-987...ts1-detail.htm https://www.teambgb.com/product-p/msi.htm |
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IMHO, the bullet nose version are much gentler on wheels going on & off, and are also less prone to cross threading the nuts. You are hand starting them, aren't you?
Make sure you measure twice and purchase once. You want the length to be able to accommodate any potential wheels in your repertoire; not all wheels have the same wheel center thickness, plus you want to account for any potential spacers.
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- Tony P. Currently - 1984 944 SP2 racer - 1977 911 KM Special vintage racer - 2012 Cayman R (also the wife's) - 2000 Boxster S (now mine) - 1995 993 (garage queen) - 2007 Cayman S (wife's track beast) - 2017 F350 (tow monster) - 2018 Jeep Wrangler Gone but not forgotten - 1989 944S2 - 1979 RX7 - 1986 944 - 1991 944S2 (in car heaven...) - 2001 Chevy Suburban 2500 (FIL's beast now) |
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