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      03-27-2013, 04:21 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by RimasRS View Post
Lil off topic but why people doing studs conversion?
Because it looks cool?
Because it is easier to change wheels?
Or what?
It is easier to change wheels.

You can throw the wheel up on the studs, throw a nut on and the wheel is instantly centered and ready to do all 4 other nuts. No need to be concerned with cross thread, or lining up the wheel to make sure it is centered.

I went from an hour for changing wheels to 15 minutes. I run with an impact too so it makes it quick for taking the wheels off. I do this every weekend for my autocross and track tires so I prefer quick methods.

OP - 75mm can run up to 12mm spacers. I run 75mm and 5mm spacers on the Z4M and the fronts stick out a bit. I have Vorshlag Studs and nuts
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