Wheel Stud Helpful Hints

Vorshlag M12x1.5 by 80mm screw-in wheel stud and lug nuts for BMW. The 80mm wheel stud is the only offering without an Allen drive in the end. The lugnuts feature an enlarged conical face fo ...

2009-02-12T02:21:10Z

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Vorshlag M12x1.5 by 80mm screw-in wheel stud and lug nuts for BMW. The 80mm wheel stud is the only offering without an Allen drive in the end. The lugnuts feature an enlarged conical face fo ...

These two lug nuts are installed on the outer end of the 80mm stud and locked to each other - this is called "double-nutting", and is done to install screw-in wheel studs without a Allen dri ...

2009-02-16T07:17:37Z

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These two lug nuts are installed on the outer end of the 80mm stud and locked to each other - this is called "double-nutting", and is done to install screw-in wheel studs without a Allen dri ...

80mm Vorshlag wheel studs being installed. Double-nut each stud with two lugnuts by tightening them against each other using two 17mm wrenches. This will temporarily lock the two lugnuts tog ...

2009-02-12T02:22:31Z

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80mm Vorshlag wheel studs being installed. Double-nut each stud with two lugnuts by tightening them against each other using two 17mm wrenches. This will temporarily lock the two lugnuts tog ...

The double-nutted stud can also be installed using a 17mm wrench but the socket/ratchet is usually faster.

2009-06-26T09:13:29Z

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The double-nutted stud can also be installed using a 17mm wrench but the socket/ratchet is usually faster.

The one mistake made by a handful of customers installing the 80mm wheel studs is to not install them completely. The studs should be completely threaded into the hubs until the unthreaded s ...

2009-02-02T09:43:06Z

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The one mistake made by a handful of customers installing the 80mm wheel studs is to not install them completely. The studs should be completely threaded into the hubs until the unthreaded s ...

80mm wheel studs installed onto '97 M3, also equipped with Euro M3 2-piece rotors. Don't forget to use a small dab of Anti-Seize on the lug nut end of the stud threads. Re-apply periodically ...

2009-02-12T02:19:47Z

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80mm wheel studs installed onto '97 M3, also equipped with Euro M3 2-piece rotors. Don't forget to use a small dab of Anti-Seize on the lug nut end of the stud threads. Re-apply periodically ...

Vorshlag Competition 75mm wheel studs installed on the rear of a '97 M3. These can be installed with the 5.5mm Allen wrench included with all 60/75/90mm wheel stud purchases.

2009-06-26T09:15:25Z

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Vorshlag Competition 75mm wheel studs installed on the rear of a '97 M3. These can be installed with the 5.5mm Allen wrench included with all 60/75/90mm wheel stud purchases.

These wheel studs are being removed; Vorshlag 60mm and Competition 75/90mm wheel studs can be installed with the supplied 5.5mm Allen wrench, but removal requires the double-nutting techniqu ...

2009-02-12T02:23:24Z

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These wheel studs are being removed; Vorshlag 60mm and Competition 75/90mm wheel studs can be installed with the supplied 5.5mm Allen wrench, but removal requires the double-nutting techniqu ...

75mm studs and black lugnuts installed on the rear of a '97 M3, using a 5mm spacer. 18x9 ASA wheel picture is to show relative length of stud protrusing from the wheel. If this is more than ...

2009-06-26T09:13:48Z

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75mm studs and black lugnuts installed on the rear of a '97 M3, using a 5mm spacer. 18x9 ASA wheel picture is to show relative length of stud protrusing from the wheel. If this is more than ...

Vorshlag 60mm wheel studs used on the rear of an E36 with a 17x9.5" CCW wheel and no spacer. These studs can be used on BMWs with up to a 10mm spacer on most wheels. If a spacer is thicker t ...

2009-02-12T02:20:50Z

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Vorshlag 60mm wheel studs used on the rear of an E36 with a 17x9.5" CCW wheel and no spacer. These studs can be used on BMWs with up to a 10mm spacer on most wheels. If a spacer is thicker t ...

Vorshlag 80mm wheel stud is (surprise!) 80mm long

2009-02-09T13:04:20Z

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Vorshlag 80mm wheel stud is (surprise!) 80mm long

To keep the rotor from rotating during installation, have a helper step on the brakes.

2009-06-10T08:38:05Z

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To keep the rotor from rotating during installation, have a helper step on the brakes.

60mm Vorshlaf studs installed on an E46

2009-08-01T04:45:57Z

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60mm Vorshlaf studs installed on an E46

This is a typical BMW wheel using our 60mm wheel studs and no spacer. The machinist rule is shown to help users visualize what the studs will look like when installed w/o a spacer - they do ...

2009-06-23T12:06:01Z

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This is a typical BMW wheel using our 60mm wheel studs and no spacer. The machinist rule is shown to help users visualize what the studs will look like when installed w/o a spacer - they do ...

This car had somewhat rusty hubs. The front and rear suspension had been sitting out in the open with the wheel bolts removed, and they needed to be cleaned with a thread chaser (M12x1.5 thr ...

2009-02-02T09:42:10Z

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This car had somewhat rusty hubs. The front and rear suspension had been sitting out in the open with the wheel bolts removed, and they needed to be cleaned with a thread chaser (M12x1.5 thr ...

close up picture of the threads being cleaned up.

2009-02-02T09:43:20Z

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close up picture of the threads being cleaned up.

A set of Vorshlag 80mm wheel studs being installed. The double-nut technique is shown.

2009-02-02T09:43:52Z

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A set of Vorshlag 80mm wheel studs being installed. The double-nut technique is shown.

Showing the two nuts being tightened to each other, locking them to the stud...

2009-02-02T09:42:08Z

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Showing the two nuts being tightened to each other, locking them to the stud...

Once the stud is completely installed, loosen the 2 nuts relative to each other and they will easily come off, the stud staying in place.

2009-02-02T09:43:28Z

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Once the stud is completely installed, loosen the 2 nuts relative to each other and they will easily come off, the stud staying in place.

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2009-02-02T09:42:59Z

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Note the wheel stud's unthreaded shoulder is contacting the hub. These are installed correctly and completely. When installed correctly and with Loctite 262, they will stay in place until y ...

2009-06-23T12:05:37Z

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Note the wheel stud's unthreaded shoulder is contacting the hub. These are installed correctly and completely. When installed correctly and with Loctite 262, they will stay in place until y ...

80mm Vorshlag studs on E36 rear with Stoptech 13.5" rotors

2009-02-02T09:41:23Z

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80mm Vorshlag studs on E36 rear with Stoptech 13.5" rotors

80mm Vorshlag studs on E36 rear with Stoptech 13.5" rotors and calipers. This set-up allows for the use of a "pretty significant" spacer - the effective length of the 80mm stud compares to 9 ...

2009-02-01T11:40:49Z

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80mm Vorshlag studs on E36 rear with Stoptech 13.5" rotors and calipers. This set-up allows for the use of a "pretty significant" spacer - the effective length of the 80mm stud compares to 9 ...

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2009-02-01T11:41:04Z

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Sometimes removing a stubborn stud requires some heat (~500°F) applied to the base of the stud and the surrounding hub area - this breaks down the chemical thread locker.

2008-10-28T05:50:29Z

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Sometimes removing a stubborn stud requires some heat (~500°F) applied to the base of the stud and the surrounding hub area - this breaks down the chemical thread locker.