Ronnie Day wrote:
> >While searching for longer OEM wheel studs, I came up with a
> >discovery. My dad has long been involved with Chevy corvairs,
> >and when I asked him about wheel studs for the roadster he
> >noted that both use 7/16" studs. The hole in the roadster
> >hubs are 0.450", same as Corvairs. The studs' major/minor
> >knurl diameters are the same too.
> >
> >The Corvair replacement studs are about 1/2" longer, allowing
> >for a thicker alloy wheel. They should just press in with no
> >problems. This way I don't have to redrill the hubs for
> >metric (12mm) studs. These studs are available on several
> >Corvair parts websites such as Clark's Corvair Parts, etc.
>
> Mark,
>
> A number of folks on the 510 list have been going through a similar
> exercise. Unfortunately the 510 used metric studs/nuts. The long NISMO
> stds run at least $12/each! You also need to be careful to match the
> proper style lug nuts with the wheels you use. I noticed in the latest
> JEG's catalog that they offer a wide variety of stud sizes, lengths and
> designs, and a wide variety of nuts, too. Might be worth checking out.
>
> The 13 x 5.5 4-bolt Corvair rims were a popular/inexpensive swap on the
> 510's since they were an inch wider that the OEM 4 inch wheels.
>
> Do you have the URL/phone number for Clark's?
>
> Thanks, Ron
>
> ________________
> Ronnie Day
> rday@airmail.net
> Dallas/Ft. Worth
> '71 510 2-dr (Prepared class autocrosser)
> '73 510 2-dr (Street Toy)
I have a set of those rims if you know anyone who is looking.
At CDM, we sell a 7/16-20 racing type stud that is 2 7/8" long. They fit
fine in the Roadster knurled holes. I have been using them for quite a
while. A set of 16 sell for $45.
Dennis
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Dennis Currington
1966 Solex 2000
San Diego
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/3245/default.html
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