weld wheels and studs?
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weld wheels and studs?
I want to get some weld pro stars or draglites do u have to put in longer wheels studs or will they bolt up to the stock studs?
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
No you shouldn't have to put in any new studs. They should just bolt right no. Only thing i could assume that would cause the new studs is for like a weird back space. I dont think you need to change them. Which you wanting the most? i like pro stars
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
i like the pro stars but i think im going to get the draglites because my buddy has prostars and i dont want em to look the same. got any pics of both?
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
actually yes i do lol i have hundereds of pics of third gens lol... here ya go. (sorry the pro stars are in another thread but heres a link to the pic. )
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...90_25_full.jpg
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...90_25_full.jpg
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
im pretty sure with the pro stars you have to put in longer studs, theres a couple threads about it
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
For safety reasons, yes put in new longer ARP studs. The stock wheel studs don't offer enough threads for the lug nuts to hold onto.
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
you dont use longer wheel studs, you use the long shank style lug nut that goes inside the wheel
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Re: weld wheels and studs?
You use the long studs because the stud must stick up into the head of the lugnut at least 1/2" for strength. (not including washers) Also the aftermarket studs are harder and slightly thicker at 1/2".
I have seen the stock studs on GM cars break at the track too often and the damage it does to quarter panels ect from the rear wheel exiting makes the change worthwhile.
I have seen the stock studs on GM cars break at the track too often and the damage it does to quarter panels ect from the rear wheel exiting makes the change worthwhile.
Last edited by Arizona IROC; Nov 5, 2008 at 10:23 AM.
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