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Do I Need Extended Wheel Studs?
During my last track day, a fellow twin driver (he was on GR86 and I have a BRZ) mentioned that I really needed to install extended wheel studs. I didn't think that was correct, but wanted to check with the community in case I'm mistaken. Details below. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Extended studs aren't needed for either of those situations. The only thought I'd have is that the stock studs aren't known for being great, so a higher quality stud wouldn't be a terrible idea if you're swapping wheels a lot.
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You only need extended studs if you run slip-on spacers
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While extended studs might not be needed, I have found longer lug nuts do wonders for making the wheels easier to swap.
I swap my wheels pretty frequently and went with some aftermarket spline-driven nuts. They are longer and much easier to use than the short, stubby OEM ones. I went with some with closed ends for peace of mind. |
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as others have said, longer studs aren't necessary, but if you plan to track the car and frequently swap/ rotate wheels, then stronger studs would be a great idea. The ARP studs for these cars are also longer, but that's not the main intent.
I know lots of people have had issues with the OE studs, so it wouldn't hurt. but it's not something I would prioritize over seat time or good brake pads, fluid, etc if you're playing within a limited budget. but it is a top-10 on the good practices.. .... FWIW, I've used ARP studs on all my race cars and have swapped wheels hundreds of times with air tools/electric impacts every time. I have damaged ONE ARP stud in that time because I cross-threaded a lugnut going on one time. otherwise, >20 yrs of HPDE and racing and I've never had a failed wheel stud. it's an investment you only need to make once. |
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