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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Where to find >70mm M14x1.5 wheel studs

Most vendors *I think* sell 65mm wheel studs. RMW sells 90mm which is excessive. I need something around 70, 75mm. Anyone know where can I find?

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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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What size spacers are you trying to use?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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12mm spacers. I actually currently have the M14x1.25 to M14x1.5 conversion kit that I bought from you. This one is 65mm, and it is not long enough (the bolts are about flush with the studs, makes me nervous). I need at least 70mm.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Here, I'm attaching pictures. The wheels are Konig Feather 17"x7 et40 and tires are 215/45 Dunlop Star Spec Direzza. I have BC Racing coilovers which do require 5mm spacers even with stock 16" wheels 195tires. The whole problem is the fronts, rears are fine.


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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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The photos you show above depict that your studs are satisfactory.
Your lugs fully engage after three full rotations, any excess is unnecessary when it comes to threaded bolt design.

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