New Wheels

[XfireZ51]

Here are the wheel studs I have using spacers. ~$50 for the two sides

http://www.fmsrperformance.com/index...product_id=218

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Here are the wheel studs I have using spacers. ~$50 for the two sides

http://www.fmsrperformance.com/index...product_id=218

Nice! I was hoping someone would chime in with a good source. Thank you.

[batchman]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

I'm wondering why some people choose adapters over longer studs and spacers. Is there some sort of advantage? Seems like longer studs would be simpler (in design), stronger and safer, plus you're not limited to a minimum thickness.

Originally Posted by RICKYRJ1

I chose the adapter route because if I wanted to install new wheels with the correct offset (OEM/aftermarket) I wouldn't have to change the studs for a 2nd time. It takes less than a minute to remove the adapter.

I went with studs and spacers (5/8" IIRC) because lightness and simplicity are important to me. I actually use them with the OEs (street/rain), my CCWs (race rubber), and my clone A-Molds ("school" race rubber). The only pain with the studs is the rate at which I change rear hubs.

I use them with the OEs because one time I did an "away" event and with all the hassle of getting my race rubber & jacks etc there, I forgot the spacers. Missed half my runs that day. So I leave 'em on, no clearance trouble.

And now that I think about it, leaving them on with the OE wheels means I don't have that much extra length to run the lug nuts. If you can't guess, I change wheels more often than some folks change socks.

Much is made of hub- vs lug-centric mounting; I believe I routinely hit >1.5g cornering on my A6s and those wheels are lug-centric only. On the other hand I do have the re-torque religion due to swapping 'em so often.

Cheers,
- Jeff

[RICKYRJ1]

Originally Posted by Bolling

thanks for the info. Are your adapters aluminum?

yes