There is not much thread length to the studs. Once you go through the 1/4"
spacer, then the thicker alloy wheel you may run out of threads. There is
no easy way to go with longer lug studs that I have found. None of the off
the shelf or race car studs I have found fit the hub without major
modifications.
If someone has found longer studs that work without redrilling the hubs
please let me know. I redrilled my rear hubs, for longer racy type studs,
but was not able to get the studs to seat effectively. When used with a
spacers, the studs came loose damaging the wheel. I'm sure given better
tools and procedure, I could have done a better job, but still a major
hassle.
Kelvin.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wake074@aol.com [mailto:Wake074@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 6:33 AM
> To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net
> Subject: Another wheel question, wheel spacers?
>
>
> Am I just asking for trouble, by using a 1/4" wheel spacer to
> reduce the
> positive offset to MGB specs? The company I'm trying to deal with
> (www.tires.com), are more or less useless, and will offer no
> help if the
> application isn't listed in their book. They claim I should
> only use like 2
> or 3 mm spacers, and that putting a 1/4" spacer isn't acceptable.
> Personally, I don't think the kid had any idea what he was
> talking about.
> But the price is right, so I may just order and take the
> risk. (For those who
> couldn't remember where this thread started, I was inquiring
> about 14x6, with
> a 35mm offset, and using a 1/4" spacer).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn
>
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