What are all the cool kids using for wheel bolts these days?

DR-JEKL · 08-03-2015, 07:41 PM

OK guys what are you using for wheel bolts or are you using a stud conversion?

Since I wont be using my spacers anymore, I'm looking at going with a wheel stud kit.

In the past I've used rays/volk wheel nuts (loved them!) and mcgard security nuts (loved them also, very high quality and the seat of the nut rotates so it doesn't grind into the paint finish where it seats against the rim)

http://www.nengun.com/rays/duralumin-lock-nut-set-short

http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/auto...olts/lug-bolts

bmwheath · 08-03-2015, 08:23 PM

Im just using tech screws/ self tapers... Backyard job at its finest ; )
Way lighter than racing wheel nuts

bmwheath · 08-03-2015, 08:24 PM

The Mc gard's sound good with the rotating seat though

totti84 · 08-03-2015, 11:56 PM

Which stud kit are you going with Shane?

_ink · 08-04-2015, 12:19 AM

I'm running a stud conversion with project kics lug nuts (which have floating seats)

Socket · 08-04-2015, 12:29 AM

How do you work out what size lug nuts you need DrJ? Why not just use the OEM and lock nut?

ATTN · 08-04-2015, 05:07 AM

I extended to 82mm with lugs and also got matching lock nuts for safety (they're not shown in this picture)

DR-JEKL · 08-04-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by totti84

Which stud kit are you going with Shane?

Unsure mate, do you have any suggestions?? I recall the guys on 1addicts organising a GB for apex studs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwheath

Im just using tech screws/ self tapers... Backyard job at its finest ; )
Way lighter than racing wheel nuts

No wonder you have stuff fall off your car chucking skidz!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

I'm running a stud conversion with project kics lug nuts (which have floating seats)

Thanks Ian, what studs did you use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socket

How do you work out what size lug nuts you need DrJ? Why not just use the OEM and lock nut?

I guess it depends on the studs you use, and aesthetics (if you want the nu to be flush with the end of the stud, or shorter so a section of the stud protrudes) OEM bolts are looking a tad crummy, and I havent checked but running a 10" rear rim may have a thicker hub thus less of the bolt is torquing up into the wheel hub if you get what I mean?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATTN

I extended to 82mm with lugs and also got matching lock nuts for safety (they're not shown in this picture)

God damn that's such a sexy rim setup and love the wheel studs what are they??

totti84 · 08-04-2015, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Unsure mate, do you have any suggestions?? I recall the guys on 1addicts organising a GB for apex studs?

I was thinking about getting ECS or apex, just not sure on the length I need as I haven't ordered my wheels yet

hz_diesel · 08-04-2015, 07:24 AM

I was thinking of doing an ECS kit since they released it recently but waiting, can't justify it atm.

ATTN · 08-04-2015, 07:31 AM

I will link you tomorrow.

He's a vendor on here awesome product highly recommend if you're going for this look.

Socket · 08-04-2015, 07:40 AM

Yes please ATTN I need a new set

iliketurtl3s · 08-04-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ATTN

I will link you tomorrow.

He's a vendor on here awesome product highly recommend if you're going for this look.

+ 1

drZ · 08-05-2015, 09:06 AM

Should we organise a group buy for this from the said vendor? I would be in for it. Coincidentally I just posted a question about steel vs titanium studs in the wheel/brake section

Socket · 08-05-2015, 02:36 PM

+1

DR-JEKL · 08-05-2015, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drZ

Should we organise a group buy for this from the said vendor? I would be in for it. Coincidentally I just posted a question about steel vs titanium studs in the wheel/brake section

The ball is already rolling on this, just trying to work out pricing with him.

I'll start up a new thread shortly

Socket · 08-21-2015, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

The ball is already rolling on this, just trying to work out pricing with him.

I'll start up a new thread shortly

Update please DrJ

Boganian Rubes · 08-21-2015, 02:32 AM

I superglue my rims on

Mad rims ATTN

DR-JEKL · 08-21-2015, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socket

Update please DrJ

We need 1 more person....

Anyone?!?

Socket · 08-21-2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

We need 1 more person....

Anyone?!?

Im already in mate, but will buy two sets if it helps LOL

jlacroix21 · 09-20-2015, 06:43 PM

this group buy ever get together?

DR-JEKL · 09-20-2015, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlacroix21

this group buy ever get together?

Done and dusted sorry dude!

Organise another one in your respective area forum perhaps? (this is the australian section)

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Socket Lieutenant General 4682 Rep 11,956 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	How do you work out what size lug nuts you need DrJ? Why not just use the OEM and lock nut?
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ATTN Major 96 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 335 E92 DCT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	I extended to 82mm with lugs and also got matching lock nuts for safety (they're not shown in this picture) __________________ Certified Australian
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