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08-15-2006 #1
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Another Wheel Stud Question
I picked up some new rims last night that require tuner lug nut and am having a heck of a time finding new studs. I am working on the front hubs on a '71 Camaro which currently has 7/16 x 20 with .560ish knurl. I want to switch to 12mm x 1.5, but would go with 1/2 x 20 if necessary.
I have hit several parts stores and dealt with attitudes ranging from disinterest to hostility; I think customer service is dead! I have found some possibilities, but the stud prices were a tad outragious. Looking through ARPs catalog has turned up a few others, all requiring some amount of hole widening.
Before I started recreating the wheel (or wheel stud in this case) I thought I would through this out there to see what others have gone with when putting in larger studs. Thanks.
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08-16-2006 #2
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What is a tuner lug nut. How long uf a stud do you think you need. I just put longer studs on my datsun using 12mm by I think 2 1/2 inches long. Try looking under import car parts. Also if you just need longer studs 7/16 studs are readily available in longer lengths from most racing supliers.
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I am not sure I can do a good job explaining what a tuner lug is, but... it has a narrow head and a 60 degree conical base. The issue with tuners is that the lug hole is very narrow, and while you can get a standard lugnut in it the socket itself will not go into the hole.
As for 7/16" studs, no tuner lug nuts are available. The make them for 12mm, 14mm and 1/2". I can make it work, but I would like to hear what others have used when making the conversion to larger studs.
Brent
08-17-2006 #4
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is this what your talking about. I found these on summit's web site. the are 7/16
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Close, those are ET types, but they might work. Its funny though, I searched the Gorilla site and did not see 7/16 tuner lug nuts, yet they showed up when I was looking up what you posted.
Anyway, I ordered 1/2-20 ARP studs and tuner lug nuts this morning. They have .568 knurl, so I should be able to run a 9/16 bit to widen the hub stud holes and be good to go.
Thanks for looking the nuts up.
Brent
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