Question on Wheels and Lug Studs

[Scarface]

I am running long lug studs on the back of my car and right now I have a set of Weld Drag lites with open ended lug nuts. If I were to go with a set of 17 or 18 inch wheels would I need to cut the studs down or would it look ok just with a set of open ended lug nuts

Thanks
Brent

[Scarface]

Anyone have an ideas on this

Thanks

[baz67]

You will be ok as is.

[CAMAROBOY69]

I cut mine down about 2 years ago when I got my 18's. No problems. Just thread an open lug nut onto the stud. Then cut the part of the stud off with a cutting wheel. Chamfer the end of the stud with a grinder or file. Then back the nut off and you should be set. I have 1/2" studs.
Most 17 or 18 wheels have center caps that cover the studs but if they are too long you will have to cut them like I did.

[Scarface]

Thanks I just was wanting to keep my Welds for the track and get me a nice set of 17's or 18's for driving. Anyone have a pic of a set of 18's with long lug studs (A wheel that doesn't have a center cap)

Thanks everyone for the info greatly appreciated

[MrQuick]

Yeah you might want to cut them down but its not required. The problem i've run into is that there is so much thread to pass a nut by and they get rusty (problem in my area) thus have an increased likelyhood of galling a nut.

[Norwoodx55]

Yeah you might want to cut them down but its not required. The problem i've run into is that there is so much thread to pass a nut by and they get rusty (problem in my area) thus have an increased likelyhood of galling a nut.

And we all know that "galling a nut" is no fun.:injured:

[MrQuick]

Looking back it just doesn't read right does it?!?LOL DOHHHH
hey Scarface...."say hello to my litl' fuwen" https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

sorry i could not help it.

[Scarface]

Thanks everyone for all the info going to the swap meet this weekend see if I can find me a nice set of wheels

I will let you know how it turns out


Thanks

[HILROD]

I have long studs on the rear. They use open lugs on steel or thin flange wheels, but I can use long closed nuts with my 17 wheels. FRANK

[Scarface]

You have any pics of your car

Thanks