Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I just picked up a pair of Western mesh wheels for my 510 Goon. I put one wheel on to test fit it and my problem is the studs don't go past the lug holes, I can get my stock lug nuts on, but barley where they are basically just hanging there. So I was thinking maybe somehow get longer studs? Or some kind of tapered lug nuts? What do you guys think I should do? Any suggestions? -Derek Stock wheels You can see here how it doesn't go past... Quote Link to comment
Stitebunny Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I can't help with your wheel issue but, that's a real cream puff there! Nice looking car!! Anymore pictures to show? Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I can't help with your wheel issue but, that's a real cream puff there! Nice looking car!! Anymore pictures to show? Thanks, i wouldn't say its a 'cream puff" though :rofl: .Here is the build thread, The Pics on the build thread are before I buffed the paint out. http://community.rat...__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Need shank style nuts? http://community.ratsun.net/topic/41634-picture-of-my-nuts/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Need shank style nuts? http://community.rat...__fromsearch__1 Cool, Thanks man :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yes longer studs is definetly an option and shank style wheel nuts or combination of whatever works ... Wheel stud should stick into the lug nut as much as possible A few threads ... is not good enough ... do it proper and be safe. Nice wheels :thumbup: good luck Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yes longer studs is definetly an option and shank style wheel nuts or combination of whatever works ... Wheel stud should stick into the lug nut as much as possible A few threads ... is not good enough ... do it proper and be safe. Nice wheels :thumbup: good luck Thanks man, I think I am gonna go for the shank style lug nuts. Got the wheels for a steal "$100" with about 70 Percent tread left B) Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 You can get longer studs from FutoFab. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks man, I think I am gonna go for the shank style lug nuts. Got the wheels for a steal "$100" with about 70 Percent tread left B) You got a steal man! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 You can get longer studs from FutoFab. I'm just gonna do the Shank lugs for now. Thanks for the info though. Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 You got a steal man! :thumbup: Yeah, the only downside was I had to drive to Albany from Portland about 70 miles, But well worth it. I got them from a shop up there and he has some crazy stuff in there including the new generation supra. Also had three 510s, two white goons, and a 2 door with a SR turbo. Also had a super clean z. Had a bunch of Nissan's. The weird thing was he was like a little shop behind some buildings, I drove right past it twice till I actually saw it. He said he has lots of Datsun parts, If anybody needs anything, I am trying to find out the name now, I forgot it... Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 jwsportscars is the name. Cool guy, he does some videos too...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFhZem4xyyo&feature=related Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have family in Albany. Hmmm maybe I can drive down to visit the shop my family. Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have family in Albany. Hmmm maybe I can drive down to visit the shop my family. Do it man, Well worth it just to take a look. He has a bunch of wheels in there too. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Unfortunately, its a five hour drive for me so I might actually have to see some family to justify the long trip. Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yeah, I didn't even think to look how far you were :lol: , Cool place though Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Were there any wheels that were worth the trip? Maybe I can hit it up during the summer and then I can go to the Enchanted Forest while Im down there. Bumper boats! Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Were there any wheels that were worth the trip? Maybe I can hit it up during the summer and then I can go to the Enchanted Forest while Im down there. Bumper boats! He didn't have anything that is very hard to find, but did have a weird set of Enkei's I have never seen before. They were deep dish with a smooth straight lip, and had a star type pattern kinda like Work equip 03's but the lines of the star were in a wavey type shape. Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Derek, When you buy the shank style lug nuts make sure to get the correct shank OD and length. The OD needs to fit the diameter of the hole in the wheel. To big that won't fit into the wheel, too small and they will loosen up. Also make sure the shank length is not longer that the thickness of the wheel. If the shank bottoms on the hub before clamping on the wheel the wheel will never be tight and will eventually fall off. McGard is a brand name that sells a number of lug nuts. Check places like Summit Racing or Jegs for lugnuts. M12x 1.25 is the thread for an OE 510 stud which may be hard to find locally. Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I like your gas cap, Red Green would be proud. 1 Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Don't forget to get. To get the washers for the lugs and put them on the right direction Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 what Dave said Derek, When you buy the shank style lug nuts make sure to get the correct shank OD and length. The OD needs to fit the diameter of the hole in the wheel. To big that won't fit into the wheel, too small and they will loosen up. Also make sure the shank length is not longer that the thickness of the wheel. If the shank bottoms on the hub before clamping on the wheel the wheel will never be tight and will eventually fall off. Should have pass on these. Shank type suck. UNless the prevois owner still has them otherwise forget it. Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 you need shanked lug nuts even if you got longer studs they wont have the seat for the lug nuts shanked with washers is your only choice Quote Link to comment
Draynor Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 I totally haven't been paying attention to this thread lol. I ordered some of the lug nuts from McGard, they seem to fit pretty good and get the wheels tight. I am happy with them :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
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