mr_goodwrench_06 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 I have broken a total of 8 wheel studs, all on the passenger side. Both front and back. The wheels were torqued properly. I am at a loss here, and frankly, I am worried about my Wife an Son driving around in this thing (LS400) if the wheels are gonna fall off. Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 8 studs ? are the rims original toyota/lexus ones do you have the proper nuts? as they have a special tapered edge that toyota likes to use that might be the reason they are breaking go to the dealer and order one and look if there is a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_goodwrench_06 Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 No they are BBS rims. They have BBS lug nuts, but this is only happening on one side. I am confused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 i would say there is more pressure on that side of the car which usually happens another question is are the studs long enough to get a good grip on the rims and nut sometimes if they are shorter they will cause an increase in pressure near the end of the nut which has a very low threshold for pressure are you usign spacers at all for the new rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_goodwrench_06 Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 No spacers, but the studs do not go all the way through the lug nut. I sorta thought this was wrong, but that is how I got it. My wife and I saw a set of chrome factory rims on a '98 GS (I think) that I wouldn't mind putting on, if I found a set. Maybe my rims are too thick, and I need longer studs. Any Idea where I could get them? I just keep buying stock Lexus studs. Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 they may have a longer set the offset is bigger on the new rims causing more of it to be taken up by the rim and not the bolt it should help relive the pressure there should be a spacer kit from h and r since you are on one of the most popular bolt patterns basically has newer longer bolts to go on the rims but the spacer has flush fit nuts that recess into the spacer it might work if they make it and there is room for it under the fender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Hmmmm, guess I'll leave on my stock wheels and lugs for awile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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