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New wheels will I need studs??

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Old 12-09-2012, 07:56 PM
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New wheels will I need studs??

Hey guys just picked up these wheels for a crazy good deal on craigslist. Just wondering if anyone can tell wether I will need to switch to studs or I can use the stock bolts. Thanks!

And if anyone is wondering they are Enkei PF-1 in 17x7 +38







Thanks guys!
 
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Old 12-09-2012, 08:03 PM
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Looks like you might. Something else to look in to is hub centric rings. Like these.
 
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Old 12-09-2012, 08:08 PM
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was just thinking about those too I can get those for pretty cheap though... I don't know about the stud kit though
 
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Old 12-09-2012, 08:18 PM
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I could be wrong, just so you know. I would just take out one of your lugs and see how it fits. Here is a link to a quality stud conversion kit. HERE
 
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you cant really tell from pics to my knowledge. I JUST had the same issue and the stock bolts on my 2013 were too big to fit (different wheels). So if that's the case for you as well you can either get a stud conversion kit or drill out the lug bolt holes to fit the stock lug bolt size. I went with drilling out and it worked great. If you go this route buy hubcentric rings, very cheap on amazon, around $15. Total cost to drill out will be around $50. Total cost for stud conversion kit will be around $100-$120.

Good luck and let us know how they look!
 
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Old 12-11-2012, 09:58 PM
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Thanks guys probably going to do the studs since i found a good deal on some through a connection i have. Will be a while till these are on need to get some RS-3's for them and camber plates. Thanks!
 
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Studs and tuner lug nuts that are a little longer will help fit and be easier to reach.

A centering ring will need to fit between the inside of the wheel hub and onto the 56.1mm MINI hub.
 
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