In a message dated 1/2/99 11:30:22 AM Pacific Standard Time,
TIGEROOTES@aol.com writes:
<< If you choose to use 1/2 inch studs, you will have to find a wheel with 1/2
inch stud holes for your spare tire. The ARP 7/16" wheel studs have an
extremely high rating, certainly adequate for a small car. They are also
very
long and unless you like the Nascar-look, will need to be shortened. >>
Many agree that going to 1/2" studs is not worth the trouble, others like the
extra margin of safety. For a street driven application, I don't see any
reason to go to 1/2".
If the car is to be raced, open tracked, autocrossed frequently, it probably
makes sense to install long 1/2" studs, use longer lug nuts and leave 3-5
threads exposed on the back side of the lug nuts: just like NASCAR, SCCA and
NHRA require.
Mike
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