5-10mm wheel spacers.. do I need new wheel studs?

[skydragoness]

Hello y'all

Actually this is more a question about wheel stud brands but 'meh...So, I *might* be getting wheel spacers for a set of wheels that are on their way here. Anyway, I was thinking whether or not I need to get longer wheel studs if I decide to get a 5mm or 10mm spacer. If so, what are the best brands? I find the Nismo ones extremely overpriced, and I don't like ARP only because they don't have Nissan's thread pitch and diameter (although I suppose I could get Subaru ones since they are 12mmx1.25).

I noticed FRsport.com has Peak Performance and Circuit Sports wheels studs for a good price and with a Nissan knurl/fit. Question is... will they hold up to abuse? I autocross fairly regularly from the spring till the fall. I want something that isn't going to get stripped easily and aren't delicate to torque settings (although I hand torque my wheels myself and if it's at a shop for any reason I tell them to do the same.. but you never know..)

So any horror stories or opinions from people who run those brands is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[AZhitman]

Chris -

I have swapped studs on several cars, and have re-done the ones on my S13 twice.

1) Spend the $ on NISMO. Period. I have demolished a couple "lesser" brands. We get a discount, hit up Midway - Mike will take care of you.

2) 5mm? No. 10mm. Definitely.

3) Make CERTAIN that your hubs are pristine, Christine. ( ) Any "slop" in the interference fit will result in a vibration that will rout out the hub hole and clean off the knurl in short order, with bad consequences.

[skydragoness]

3) Make CERTAIN that your hubs are pristine, Christine. ( ) Any "slop" in the interference fit will result in a vibration that will rout out the hub hole and clean off the knurl in short order, with bad consequences.

Hmm. Ok. I figured Nismo would be the ones to go with. Are they Nissan-made or are they made by ARP or something Nissan sub-contracted? And by 'pristine' what do you mean? I plan on getting the H&R spacers because they are bolt pattern and hub centric. Is that not good enough? Or are you referring to wheel bearings? The wheels I'm getting are +34 and +38 (winter wheels, i can't stand putting the 15" alloys back on over the winter hehe), I have no idea what a 5mm will do as for looks as they're not here yet. I wish I could try both.

[adrianfromthecastle]

definitely go with Nismo.

Dont get peak performance.

I have peak Performance... they fit great up front, but for some reason, the fitment in the rears suck asss. Plus, I can't tell you how many times I've stripped them (the teeth and the threading... :sigh:).

Just remember to get the studs all the way in... trust me... trying to take the wheel off when the stud is moving along with the lugnut is no fun...

the only downfall to Nismos, is that they only sell them in packs, rather than singles, like Peak Performances...

and to be on the safe side, I'd get them even for 5 mm spacers. FYI, if you do decide to go 15mm, they do sell bolt on spacers in 15mm.

[94_240sx]

I have 60mm Nismo studs on mine and they are strong. I got mine from courtesy nissan and they sell individually.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/M..._Code=

[adrianfromthecastle]

I have 60mm Nismo studs on mine and they are strong. I got mine from courtesy nissan and they sell individually.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/M..._Code=

wtf??? dude... I seriously asked around for like a week for the singles, but got no hits. the guys at Drift Speed (in garden grove) told me that Nismo didn't sell singles...

[skydragoness]

So even ARP wheel studs are sketchy compared to Nismo studs? Ok guys. Thanks for the advice!

[AZhitman]

Call Mike Jones at Midway.

Extra discount if you tell him we're dating, lol.

[skydragoness]

Call Mike Jones at Midway.

Extra discount if you tell him we're dating, lol.

I got a message from him, tried calling back and he was gone early Friday. So I'll call him up on Monday. Will the discount be better than what FRSport has them for? I suppose i'll find out. I didn't even get said wheels yet. Stupid UPS never sent a tracking number (or so says passwordjdm.com ).

[Jookmasta]

although u could've eliminated the use for em if ya got hubcentric spacers.................

[skydragoness]

although u could've eliminated the use for em if ya got hubcentric spacers.................

Who are you replying to? if it's me, I didn't get anything yet, the wheels haven't come in yet--I want to see how they fit first before I get anything. The H&R spacers are hubcentric to Nissans btw.

[nismofly]

i trust bolt-ons way more than sandwich, but the smallest you can get them is 15mm

[skydragoness]

i trust bolt-ons way more than sandwich, but the smallest you can get them is 15mm

Sandwich spacers are pure evil. I'm talking about H&R spacers here, totally different animal.

[adrianfromthecastle]

Sandwich spacers are pure evil. I'm talking about H&R spacers here, totally different animal.

eh... sandwich spacers are only good for 10mm or less. Anything else thicker is dangerous imo.

and hubcentric spacerness is overrated, LOLz... but good to have nonetheless