What lugs to use (autocross) - Lateral-g Forums

HELLCAMINO · #1 04-09-2015, 02:30 AM

I have been wondering since I run autocross quite often in my Elco and now my Chevelle if I should be using better lugs then I am right now? I have TSW wheels on both cars with hub centric rings. Have 3" 7/16 ARP wheel studs on the Elco and front of Chevelle, but 3" 1/2 studs in the rear. I am just using the 60 degree bulge acorn lugs. I have no problems as of yet, but know there are a vast variety of longer race lugs on the market and thinking I should upgrade?
Thoughts and ideas?

Vince@Meanstreets · #2 04-09-2015, 02:12 PM

As long as you are getting good thread engagement.

You can trim those studs down too.

**GregWeld** · #3 04-09-2015, 06:58 PM

Just don't forget to torque them and check em frequently!! I re torque mine frequently on the Mustang and many times I get movement (meaning they needed torquing).

Rod P · #4 04-09-2015, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Just don't forget to torque them and check em frequently!! I re torque mine frequently on the Mustang and many times I get movement (meaning they needed torquing).

I have heard your nuts are often loose

HELLCAMINO · #5 04-10-2015, 12:49 AM

That's what I figured. I torque to 100 ft lbs and recheck before every race.

**Sieg** · #6 04-10-2015, 08:40 AM

Here's a little info from ARP:

ARP Wheel Studs - heat-treated 8740 chrome moly, tensile strength of 200,000 psi, sold in 4 or 5 packs, cadmium plated for extra durability, nuts not included

http://arpinstructions.com/generaltorque.html