Need Longer Wheel Studs

[carson]

I am trying to put on a set of wheels that are about 1/2" thicker than the stock wheels so I need to find stud bolts for the front and back that are 1/2" longer. Anyone else run into this or have an idea where I can order them?

 

Thanks!

Edited December 20, 2015 by carson

[hawairish]

http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/39147-longer-wheel-stud-options/

[carson]

Hey Hawairish

 

Thank you for the link...I didn't turn that one up in my search.

 

The options are a tiny bit shorter than what I wanted but I think I can make it work.

 

Cheers!

[hawairish]

I'm actually surprised to see a rim that would be that much thicker than stock (unless you're talking stock steelies?). The stock aluminum wheel flanges are already pretty thick.

 

Keep in mind, too, that those general dimensions are just some easy-to-find options. There are a few others; I suggest checking out the Dorman catalog (linked on that post). You might need to change thread pitch and get new nuts to get the length you want. Another option is to bore out the stud holes a tiny bit. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that if you lengthen your studs, you may prevent other wheels from fitting on the truck, including your spare unless you upgrade that too or carry around a thick wheel spacer.

 

In either case, unless these wheels are must-haves, I'd honestly be considering another wheel by now.