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BlkSnk

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They fit but they dont at the same time. I got 15x3.5x1.5 and what I ran into is clearance from the caliper (which I knew was going to happen I need about a 1.75" spacer) but the studs definitely aren't long enough because the center on the wheel is like 1.75" thick which would be 3.5" total from the rotor. That's huge and I don't want the wheel/tire to be sticking out like 2" from the fender. Anyone run into this problem? I never heard of anyone having to change to a longer stud so I definitely wasn't ready for that. Any help would be appreciated.
 

Flatliner

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Weld Prostars. 15x3.5x1.5 b.s.

What "adapter" are you referring to as in a wheel spacer with integrated studs? What are you referring to when you say "stock non threaded part on the stockers?"

Yes, that is exactly what I am talking about. I had a 1" spacer... see attached.

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BlkSnk

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I just thought of something by the way that I'm assuming should be considered. If I run a 1" spacer with a 3" (from the Knurl) stud along with the prostar wheel which measures 1.5" thick in the center that would only leave me .5" of stud to thread the lug nut onto (1"x1.5"=2.5"). Is that enough thread for the lugnut to grab on to?
 

IZZy

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Dec 15, 2007
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I just thought of something by the way that I'm assuming should be considered. If I run a 1" spacer with a 3" (from the Knurl) stud along with the prostar wheel which measures 1.5" thick in the center that would only leave me .5" of stud to thread the lug nut onto (1"x1.5"=2.5"). Is that enough thread for the lugnut to grab on to?
the lug nuts go thru the wheel so you actually would have 2 inches of contact
 

IZZy

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Dec 15, 2007
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and actually... 3" studs only end up having about 2" of threads sticking out after it goes thru the hub and disc so you'd have a about an inch left which should be enough.

I run GT brakes with 3" and only use a 1/2" spacer and the studs poke out of the lugnuts quite a bit.
 
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