Extended wheel studs

JCole · 05-12-2014, 05:58 PM

I just received my VMR Wheels. They look amazing. But, the local tire shop told me that I needed extended stud bolts for these wheels. They are the V701's. I have a 2009 328i sedan. Can I use the factory wheel studs for this install? Or, do I have to purchase aftermarket longer studs?
Thanks.
JCole

jadnashuanh · 05-12-2014, 06:08 PM

The amount of the bolt that is actually screwed into the hub should remain the same, if you want to keep the design strength. I do not know how far the bolt sticks out, but if you have your stock wheels still, take one of the bolts out, stick it in the hole on the OEM wheel, and measure how much sticks out.

Then, do the same on the new wheel. If it is less, you should get longer bolts. If it is more, they may go too far in and literally lock the wheel to the backer, and you won't be able to turn the wheel. Not all aftermarket wheels are the same, so a specific answer can only come from someone who has the same exact wheel...

JCole · 05-13-2014, 08:00 AM

Thank you for your reply, jadnashuanh. I will compare the lengths today.

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JCole New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Florence, SC iTrader: (0)	Extended wheel studs I just received my VMR Wheels. They look amazing. But, the local tire shop told me that I needed extended stud bolts for these wheels. They are the V701's. I have a 2009 328i sedan. Can I use the factory wheel studs for this install? Or, do I have to purchase aftermarket longer studs? Thanks. JCole
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jadnashuanh Major 54 Rep 1,061 Posts Drives: 535iGT x-drive; i3 BEV Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The amount of the bolt that is actually screwed into the hub should remain the same, if you want to keep the design strength. I do not know how far the bolt sticks out, but if you have your stock wheels still, take one of the bolts out, stick it in the hole on the OEM wheel, and measure how much sticks out. Then, do the same on the new wheel. If it is less, you should get longer bolts. If it is more, they may go too far in and literally lock the wheel to the backer, and you won't be able to turn the wheel. Not all aftermarket wheels are the same, so a specific answer can only come from someone who has the same exact wheel...
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JCole New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Florence, SC iTrader: (0)	Thank you for your reply, jadnashuanh. I will compare the lengths today.
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