stud conversion kit

[DivineStyler]

I plan run:
- 15x7 wheels with 15mm Spacers in the rear
- 15x7 wheels with 10mm Spacers in the front

I'm planning on doing a stud conversion on my E30 cuz the bolts are becoming a pain... or more so a inconvenience...

I was wondering what you guys think of:
- my stance settings regarding 10mm in front and 15mm in rear
- also if anyone knows if 90mm bolts would be long enuff for with my spacers...
- Also people who have done stud conversion and if it works well for you...

Thanks, your input is much appreciated...

[Wishno87]

90mm should be good for up to around 20-25

[DivineStyler]

90mm should be good for up to around 20-25

I don't think I would want to go that wide... what would be an ideal bolt size for 15mm spacers...? 70mm?...

Thanks

[Wishno87]

From my experience it seems like 75 is good for around 10MM depending on the wheel. For 15MM spacer you would want around 80 or so.

[DivineStyler]

From my experience it seems like 75 is good for around 10MM depending on the wheel. For 15MM spacer you would want around 80 or so.

Yea, I'm planning to get the TurnerMotorSports studs and they only offer 75mm and 90mm...

Like I mentioned, I'm gonna run the h&r 15mm spacers in the rear and since h&r doesn't have 10mm spacers... I was looking to get the ECS 10.5mm spacers in the front... H&R has the 8mm, but not really sure how that would work...

anyway, they don't have the 80mm so I'm assuming 90mm just to be safe and it'll just stick out a little bit if it's too long I guess... Just gotta get the extended socket wrench out...

curious would you run 10.5mm in the front or 8mm with the 15mm in the rears...?

[2002maniac]

what wheels/tires?

Bimmerworld has ~80mm studs. That's what I'd use.

[91 318is]

I actually have 90mm vorshlag's that I'm pulling off soon if your interested in buying them.

On topic though, I had 75mm studs from vorshlag and loved them. Studs are stronger then bolts so that's another plus.

[DivineStyler]

what wheels/tires?

Bimmerworld has ~80mm studs. That's what I'd use.

I'm using Drag Dr20 with 205/60/15

I actually have 90mm vorshlag's that I'm pulling off soon if your interested in buying them.

On topic though, I had 75mm studs from vorshlag and loved them. Studs are stronger then bolts so that's another plus.

how much u selling them? And how much use have they recieved? 15x7 with 15mm spacers... Is 90mm too long to poke someone's eye out... Lol...?

Why u takin' them off if you don't mind me asking?

[ikkitousen]

I just bought a set used w/o instructions on mounting "properly".
Anyone have a quick run down? Lock tight? Any particular prefrence on tool for torquing them down? Yorque specs?What type/size of hex: Driver attachement? Hex "T-style" key?

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[Wh33lhop]

Generally you're not supposed to torque them down more than 10ftlbs. If they're the hex key type, use a hex key/allen wrench to install them (you do not need enough torque to warrant a socket or torque wrench, just make them tight with the allen wrench). If they're bulletnosed with no hex fitting, then use the "double nut" method (lock two lug nuts together on the shaft and use one to turn it in, yes homo).

Either way use red loctite to install the studs, and try to use anti-seize on the nuts when installing wheels.

[khalild]

Generally you're not supposed to torque them down more than 10ftlbs. If they're the hex key type, use a hex key/allen wrench to install them (you do not need enough torque to warrant a socket or torque wrench, just make them tight with the allen wrench). If they're bulletnosed with no hex fitting, then use the "double nut" method (lock two lug nuts together on the shaft and use one to turn it in, yes homo).

Either way use red loctite to install the studs, and try to use anti-seize on the nuts when installing wheels.

RED LOCTITE? I used blue and it holds just fine. Isn't red a bit much? especially for a hex key type?

[StereoInstaller1]

I used red and they still backed out.

Next time, it is freeeking JB weld!

[khalild]

I used red and they still backed out.

Next time, it is freeeking JB weld!

Well, I belay my last lol.

[StereoInstaller1]

I think someone had used anti seize at some point

[Wh33lhop]

RED LOCTITE? I used blue and it holds just fine. Isn't red a bit much? especially for a hex key type?

Break it down with some heat when you want to remove them. An argument or two with a torch and they should come right out.