New Wheels going on, Stay with Lug Bolts or go with Studs.

E90_831 · 07-02-2014, 11:50 PM

I just recently picked up a set of wheels. I've been thinking of switching to studs and getting locking lugs nuts for my newly acquired wheels. My question is, is there a benefit to switching over to studs or just get a new set of wheels bolts...?

I don't plan on Racing/AutoX my car, just cruising around and getting from point A to B.

Guys with A/M wheels or vendors can you guys chime in and give me your input.

T.I.A

JaysBlueE92 · 07-03-2014, 07:31 AM

i think studs looks better especially if you have a nice set of wheels going on. Its also easier to mount and change wheels with studs. I'd hit up ryan at motorsports hardware very good stud kit selection

mbanks21 · 07-03-2014, 08:25 AM

Def give Ryan a call. Studs look better and it's easier to change wheels.

335m · 07-03-2014, 08:53 AM

Do studs really need to be swapped once a year? And do they always have to stick out so far?

I feel like these look perfect...

mbanks21 · 07-03-2014, 09:01 AM

If you don't race they don't need to be swapped out but def check them periodically. They make different sizes if you don't want them to stick out.

E90_831 · 07-03-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

i think studs looks better especially if you have a nice set of wheels going on. Its also easier to mount and change wheels with studs. I'd hit up ryan at motorsports hardware very good stud kit selection

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Def give Ryan a call. Studs look better and it's easier to change wheels.

how long are the studs that you guys wound recommend..?

mbanks21 · 07-03-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by E90_831

how long are the studs that you guys wound recommend..?

Depends on the offsets and if you're running spacers. Ryan at motorsporthardware.com is the best to ask. 57mm is close to stock length. 75 works up to 10mm spacers of aggressive offsets. Plenty of options in between

What kind of wheels did you get?

135Pats · 07-03-2014, 11:05 AM

i've run MS 75mm studs on both of my cars since hmmmm, last summer I think? They look cool and make removing wheels faster. And it was an excuse to get Project Kics neochrome on the E88 lol.

E90_831 · 07-03-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Depends on the offsets and if you're running spacers. Ryan at motorsporthardware.com is the best to ask. 57mm is close to stock length. 75 works up to 10mm spacers of aggressive offsets. Plenty of options in between

What kind of wheels did you get?

wheels are 19x8.5 +30 and 19x10 +35 (I believe)

mbanks21 · 07-03-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by E90_831

wheels are 19x8.5 +30 and 19x10 +35 (I believe)

What brand/style? I'm sure we can find pics of your wheels with studs. 75mm is kind of the standard with aftermarket wheels. Motorsporthardware has 58/68/75/90mm kits with forged alloy lugs and locking lugs as well.

dbjb · 07-03-2014, 08:54 PM

Studs are nice if you change wheels often or use spacers as they making mounting much simpler.

HOWEVER, be warned that many tire shops wont change your wheels after stud conversion. Some, like ATC, will ask your to bring the wheels in loose. I do it but unsure if you'll run into that problem and/or don't mind it.

E90_831 · 07-03-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dbjb

Studs are nice if you change wheels often or use spacers as they making mounting much simpler.

HOWEVER, be warned that many tire shops wont change your wheels after stud conversion. Some, like ATC, will ask your to bring the wheels in loose. I do it but unsure if you'll run into that problem and/or don't mind it.

I don't plan or do change my wheels often as is. Maybe summer/winter time would be the only time I would do it.

I've never heard of shops not wanting to change wheels with a stud conversion. Regardless I do most of my work myself or one of my tech's do the work for me.

apexi66 · 07-03-2014, 09:50 PM

Vote for studs

Here are mine, 75mm with Project Kics nuts

mbanks21 · 07-03-2014, 09:53 PM

That's the goddamned sexiest thing I've ever seen

ken1137 · 07-04-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 335m

Do studs really need to be swapped once a year? And do they always have to stick out so far?

I feel like these look perfect...

I run 75 mm with Kics lug nuts. The length you select will depend on your spacers (if you have them). I swap my studs every two years just to be safe. They look better (with the lugs) and the wheels are easier to mount as other have said.

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