How often do you change wheel studs
#17
-Darwin
P.S. I've heard of studs failing, but its very rare (my dad tracks his 911 and is still using the original studs)
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Guess I was confused about studs or lugnuts with this post. I have changed the lugs to steel, and have plenty of spares.
My wheel studs are original and will be replaced eventually.
My wheel studs are original and will be replaced eventually.
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The really interesting bit is that in the manual it says not to drive the SUV with these wheels and tires if the temperature is below 32°F. The dash beeps and displays a warning when the outside temperature drops below 37°F.
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Tires...dont' get me started...my fiance thinks i'm crazy cause we bought 6 sets of tires last year...it doesn't count if one set was for her and another for the tow vehicle...ridiculous
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Ok...I was looking at replacing the wheel studs and doing bearings and such but the studs are going to be 160 bucks or so...i know you have to spend some money to keep these cars on the track...but i'm questioning replacing all the studs for precautionary reasons...or just buying a few in case of a cracked one...figured the chances of cracking all five at once are rare...advice...i'm expecting a lashing from the safety guys...but if you really think it's a must do every few years...i need to hear it...if not how ofter are you track guys changing them considering i change tires 5-8 times a weekend...5-6 weekends a year.
I have yet to break any studs on my cars but I had a friend who snapped all the studs on one rear axle of his corvette...actually it was his dad's corvette and that was the very last time he drove it.