Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
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Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Has anyone made or heard of an adapter (like a spacer plate) that would bolt onto the hub and have on it studs, to convert the bolt type of wheels to lugnut type? I see a lot of people using spacers on their wheels for different size tires and wonder if they can be converted to lug bolts so we can use lugnuts to mount our wheels. Its one of those ideas that might sound simple, but not possible to do because of the stressors put on any type of adapter manufactured. It is real late, and I'm in one of my sleep deprived states, please be 'easy' on me. Just a thought?
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Center Bore Diameter (mm)
66.50mm Lug Bolts Included
Yes Lug Nuts Included
No Notes
Hub centric. Quantity
Sold as a pair. Thickness (mm)
15.00mm Thread Size
12mm x 1.50 RH Wheel Spacer Material
Aluminum Wheel Studs Included
No
66.50mm Lug Bolts Included
Yes Lug Nuts Included
No Notes
Hub centric. Quantity
Sold as a pair. Thickness (mm)
15.00mm Thread Size
12mm x 1.50 RH Wheel Spacer Material
Aluminum Wheel Studs Included
No
Last edited by Mrmiata; Feb 28, 2012 at 09:11 AM.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Center Bore Diameter (mm)
66.50mm Lug Bolts Included
Yes Lug Nuts Included
No Notes
Hub centric. Quantity
Sold as a pair. Thickness (mm)
15.00mm Thread Size
12mm x 1.50 RH Wheel Spacer Material
Aluminum Wheel Studs Included
No
66.50mm Lug Bolts Included
Yes Lug Nuts Included
No Notes
Hub centric. Quantity
Sold as a pair. Thickness (mm)
15.00mm Thread Size
12mm x 1.50 RH Wheel Spacer Material
Aluminum Wheel Studs Included
No
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
These may be perfectly safe but I never liked them the first time I saw them years ago. Just my opinion and you won't ever find them on my car. Seems like a lot stress on such a small hub. I prefer the spacers that require the lug bolt to go all the way thru them into the hub. Again as I said, just my preference.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
GG, I know they make a threaded length of steel you can screw into our hub with an adhesive and then use lug nuts to put the wheels on, I have seen other enthusuast communities swap from the studs to lugs, just never really researched it for the XF - but have been interested with the amount of wheel changes I do every year.
This is just an example for Audi and Porsche, but you get the point...
Lug Nuts & Stud Conversions-Rennline, Inc.
This is just an example for Audi and Porsche, but you get the point...
Lug Nuts & Stud Conversions-Rennline, Inc.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
GG, I know they make a threaded length of steel you can screw into our hub with an adhesive and then use lug nuts to put the wheels on, I have seen other enthusuast communities swap from the studs to lugs, just never really researched it for the XF - but have been interested with the amount of wheel changes I do every year.
This is just an example for Audi and Porsche, but you get the point...
Lug Nuts & Stud Conversions-Rennline, Inc.
This is just an example for Audi and Porsche, but you get the point...
Lug Nuts & Stud Conversions-Rennline, Inc.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Just had a flash of someone trying allthread and JB Weld.. LOL.
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, walking down the alley and seeing an old pick up truck with a flat tire in the middle of the alley, blocking it. We walked over and his front left and rear right tire were slashed and the lug nuts were welded to the rim. I felt really bad for the guy (who was nowhere to be seen) but I could not contain the laughter that proceeded.Back to the topic at hand.... I would do as others stated (if I were to ever do this), and be very weary for the first grand on the clock, listening to every little noise.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
MadMed has the type of studs that are screwed into his stock hubs on his Crossfire coupe.... no additional spacers.... but he will need new hubs if he ever wanted to go back......
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
OK, let me get this straight, they come in sets (2 each) so you would need 2 sets AND will both sets fit either hub? What would it do to the wheel, will it stick out past the fender? Will the tires rub the wheel well if you flex the suspension? I like the idea of the lug nuts, I guess you tighten the lug bolts through the spacers onto the hub, then torque to 81 ft/lbs, how much are the lugnuts torqued to? Will the wheel actually ride on that center ring (the OEM doesn't ride on a ring they just move all over until you bolt em up). So, thats about 8 questions in this query. So far so good, especially if they work, don't hit the fenders (tire) and don't stick out too far.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
OK, let me get this straight, they come in sets (2 each) so you would need 2 sets AND will both sets fit either hub? What would it do to the wheel, will it stick out past the fender? Will the tires rub the wheel well if you flex the suspension? I like the idea of the lug nuts, I guess you tighten the lug bolts through the spacers onto the hub, then torque to 81 ft/lbs, how much are the lugnuts torqued to? Will the wheel actually ride on that center ring (the OEM doesn't ride on a ring they just move all over until you bolt em up). So, thats about 8 questions in this query. So far so good, especially if they work, don't hit the fenders (tire) and don't stick out too far. 
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Center Bore Diameter (mm)
66.50mm Lug Bolts Included
Yes Lug Nuts Included
No Notes
Hub centric. Quantity
Sold as a pair. Thickness (mm)
15.00mm Thread Size
12mm x 1.50 RH Wheel Spacer Material
Aluminum Wheel Studs Included
No
66.50mm Lug Bolts Included
Yes Lug Nuts Included
No Notes
Hub centric. Quantity
Sold as a pair. Thickness (mm)
15.00mm Thread Size
12mm x 1.50 RH Wheel Spacer Material
Aluminum Wheel Studs Included
No
Here's a guy you might want to talk to about this. He is claiming to be able to build to your specs:
Crossfire Wheel Adapters Wheel Spacers Made in USA (2) | eBay
Last edited by turbomar; Feb 28, 2012 at 04:09 PM.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
I used bolts that were made for a BMW to convert over to lug nuts. They have an allen head at the end and all you do is throw a little lock tight on them and turn them in. Now they are a pain in the *** and like to come out when there is oxidation on the lug nuts. I'm happy with it though and allowed me to run my spacers and open ended lug nuts. Been this way for a year now.
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Re: Adapter Lug Bolts To Studs?
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
I believe this is what I want to do. I don't need anything else but to just be able to 'hang' my wheels and mount with lug nuts. Will be looking into these for sure. I believe the part that screws into the hub is 12 x 1.5 so thats where I'll start. Then I will have to make sure the lugnuts are conical, and the bolt part doesn't protrude past where the cap snaps on.