Author Topic: Lug Nut Stud Engagement  (Read 521 times)

Offline 7Dcuda

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Lug Nut Stud Engagement
« on: April 13, 2010 - 12:22:26 PM »
I just put on a set of new rear wheels that have a different offset.  This has resulted in less of the wheel stud being exposed, only about 1/2".  Looking at it, my first thought is there is not enough stud there but I am able to get 9 full turns of the lug nut before it bottoms out, and thats before fully tightening it with a wrench.  Is this adequate? 




Offline tommyg29

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Re: Lug Nut Stud Engagement
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2010 - 01:55:38 PM »
9 full turnsshould be enough
I think the rule of thumb for a street car is at least as much depth as width of the stud.
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Offline Changin Gears

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Re: Lug Nut Stud Engagement
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2010 - 02:13:01 PM »
That's plenty, mine are closer to 1 thread showing.


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