Hub studs

[Alex93]

Hi guys,
Does anyone know wheels manufacturers that don't require the studs on the hubs to be cut down?
As it states in the manual, the standard Ultima wheels need the studs removing and cutting down by about 5mm, but are there wheels which will fit the studs without needing to be cut down? Don't want to do it then find out I can't fit different wheels
Regards
Alex

[F.C.]

Alex93 said:

Hi guys,
Does anyone know wheels manufacturers that don't require the studs on the hubs to be cut down?
As it states in the manual, the standard Ultima wheels need the studs removing and cutting down by about 5mm, but are there wheels which will fit the studs without needing to be cut down? Don't want to do it then find out I can't fit different wheels
Regards
Alex

Cut them down, you can always buy a new set, they're not that expensive.

[mt308]

F.C. said:

Alex93 said:

Hi guys,
Does anyone know wheels manufacturers that don't require the studs on the hubs to be cut down?
As it states in the manual, the standard Ultima wheels need the studs removing and cutting down by about 5mm, but are there wheels which will fit the studs without needing to be cut down? Don't want to do it then find out I can't fit different wheels
Regards
Alex

Cut them down, you can always buy a new set, they're not that expensive.

I am sure I didn't cut them down in my build and have the standard wheels. You've got me a bit worried but 3,000 miles later the wheels are still on!

[Alex93]

mt308 said:

I am sure I didn't cut them down in my build and have the standard wheels. You've got me a bit worried but 3,000 miles later the wheels are still on!

Hmm so for a little expense, wouldn't it be easier to just buy some that are 5 mm shorter? The only issue is that the manual states that it is impossible to cut them down once in place, so I assume the same can be said for removing them? Or would it be possible if deconstruction and removal of the brake discs took place?
Also, maybe it's just that the manual is old and the wheels have changed design to now accept the already - fitted studs?
Alex

[GTRMikie]

Alex93 said:

Hi guys,

the standard Ultima wheels need the studs removing and cutting down by about 5mm
Regards
Alex

You don't have to remove the studs to cut them down. I hacksawed mine off in situ. I had to do this for the original Image wheels used on early kits. I don't know if it still applies to the latest factory wheels.

[GTRMikie]

Alex93 said:

The only issue is that the manual states that it is impossible to cut them down once in place

Alex

I don't agree. As long as you are careful it's a fairly straightforward job, but don' t forget to put a nut on the stud before cutting so it cleans up the cut end when you take it off!

Edited by GTRMikie on Saturday 4th October 12:00

Edited by GTRMikie on Saturday 4th October 12:01

[Steve_D]

Use a 1mm slitting disc in an angle grinder and do them in situ.
I did not need to cut mine down during build but I bought a new set of nuts some years later and found the new ones were not drilled as deeply as the first set so had to do the cut then.

Steve

[Alex93]

Cheers guys. I think I'll take them off and cut them down. If need be I'll just purchase some more if a different wheel e.g. ATS requires longer studs.
Alex

[Steve_D]

Alex93 said:

.....I think I'll take them off and cut them down......

Better to cut them down in situ.
They have a straight knurl on them which cuts into the hub to secure them in position and stop them turning. Driving them out then pulling them back in again may wear or damage both the stud and the hub
so best left in place.

Steve

[Alex93]

Well I'm now not sure.
We're going to go for the factory wheels - All black but that's irrelevant at the min - so do I need to cut the studs?
Has everyone else cut them down or have the wheels changed since the manual was written, to accept the standard studs on the uprights as supplied?

Alex

[barriejames]

Mine fitted without any cutting of the studs 2014 build

[Alex93]

barriejames said:

Mine fitted without any cutting of the studs 2014 build

Excellent, I'll leave mine then. Cheers everyone

[Storer]

Had to cut mine on the rebuild.


Paul

[GTRMikie]

Buy the wheels, take the relevant measurements, then shorten if required!

[Alex93]

GTRMikie said:

Buy the wheels, take the relevant measurements, then shorten if required!

Good thinking! However, it does beg the question why some have had to cut them down and others haven't if both parties have uses the same hubs, wheels and - in theory - studs?