[cmiovino]

I have a 2004 WRX I've had since 2012. Still has the stock wheel studs and I even autocrossed the car, changing wheels every weekend for at least 2 seasons. Zero issues with the studs on that car.

Meanwhile, with my BRZ, after having the car for a year and wheels on/off maybe 5 times, one lug nut was completely stuck on and was going to break the stud taking it off. Other ones were all on their way out too. I can more or less confirm it wasn't me being an idiot with them.

Upgraded to ARP studs per what this forum and the internet says. The studs are like butter. You can be gentle with them, but they just seem like they literally wear out in no time. I never over torqured them and always thread them on by hand.

Subaru's stock acorn lug nuts never felt right to me. I think it's the combination of these that really do them in.

Highly suggest ARP's OEM studs that don't require the removal of the hub - you just install them the same as any OEM replacement. I also highly recommend upgrading the lug nuts.