tulowd
08-02-2015, 11:51 AM
With all the tire and wheel swaps going on, spacers, bigger tires etc I thought it would be smart to point a light at this, even to us "veterans".
Just occurred to me that a few basic things are taken for granted by all of us regarding wheels tires, studs and lug nuts; moi included. While recently adding 315 rear tires, some small spacers were required. Also mocked up a set of 1" Eibach 5 lug to 5 lug wheel spacers on the front, and found the 315's on 10.5" wheels now clear the Brembo calipers as well as the coil overs. They stick out about 2" from the front fender lip, as expected.
Mustangs typically have 1/2-20 studs and lug nuts, which need to be engaged at least 5 or 6 full turns at 100 lb ft of torque in the proper sequence....twice.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/MM-Wheel-Spacers-C231.aspx
During this little exercise, I noticed the rear lug nuts were only engaging about 2.5 full turns before being tight. Eric apologized a whole pile, since he did the install personally. Best tire and wheel guy I've ever me - but shows you everyone can forget or make a mistake. I would still not go anywhere else, but it also tells you nothing wrong with checking other people's work.
If you are running wheels with thicker hubs than stock, or spacers larger than 1/8"/4mm, it may be wise to invest in a set of "wheelsaver" lug nuts that have an extended shank below the shoulder; giving you the correct number of turns, even if your studs are too short. This is a way more practical solution than buying and installing long studs, even though THAT is the better solution.
Wheelsavers come in open and closed ends, so they can look good; albeit they don't come in black.
Be sure they fit inside your lug nut opening or you will crack your expensive new HRE wheel!
This is what I ended up using. Getting 10 turns of engagement front and rear now, so all is well.
This public service message is brought to you by TuLowd Racing Inc. lol
Just occurred to me that a few basic things are taken for granted by all of us regarding wheels tires, studs and lug nuts; moi included. While recently adding 315 rear tires, some small spacers were required. Also mocked up a set of 1" Eibach 5 lug to 5 lug wheel spacers on the front, and found the 315's on 10.5" wheels now clear the Brembo calipers as well as the coil overs. They stick out about 2" from the front fender lip, as expected.
Mustangs typically have 1/2-20 studs and lug nuts, which need to be engaged at least 5 or 6 full turns at 100 lb ft of torque in the proper sequence....twice.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/MM-Wheel-Spacers-C231.aspx
During this little exercise, I noticed the rear lug nuts were only engaging about 2.5 full turns before being tight. Eric apologized a whole pile, since he did the install personally. Best tire and wheel guy I've ever me - but shows you everyone can forget or make a mistake. I would still not go anywhere else, but it also tells you nothing wrong with checking other people's work.
If you are running wheels with thicker hubs than stock, or spacers larger than 1/8"/4mm, it may be wise to invest in a set of "wheelsaver" lug nuts that have an extended shank below the shoulder; giving you the correct number of turns, even if your studs are too short. This is a way more practical solution than buying and installing long studs, even though THAT is the better solution.
Wheelsavers come in open and closed ends, so they can look good; albeit they don't come in black.
Be sure they fit inside your lug nut opening or you will crack your expensive new HRE wheel!
This is what I ended up using. Getting 10 turns of engagement front and rear now, so all is well.
This public service message is brought to you by TuLowd Racing Inc. lol