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70' · 02-03-2016, 04:16 PM

Has anyone installed the 9/16" wheel studs on a half ton 6 lug 5.5 set up? Really trying to figure out if it will affect the figment of rims...i.e. Will the rim still fit or will the extra diameter prevent the rim from fitting? I seem to recall the holes on the rims have quite a bit of play in them and the tapered end of the lug nut is what centers them up on the lugs. It's a long story on how I ended up here, but here I am. I would like to know if it can be done without causing myself a giant nightmare when it comes time to buy my rims. I know it will require some machining on my new rotors to get the shoulder to press in......anyone know?
Thanks-

02-03-2016, 04:16 PM	#1
70' Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dickinson, ND Posts: 197	Wheel Stud Upsizing Has anyone installed the 9/16" wheel studs on a half ton 6 lug 5.5 set up? Really trying to figure out if it will affect the figment of rims...i.e. Will the rim still fit or will the extra diameter prevent the rim from fitting? I seem to recall the holes on the rims have quite a bit of play in them and the tapered end of the lug nut is what centers them up on the lugs. It's a long story on how I ended up here, but here I am. I would like to know if it can be done without causing myself a giant nightmare when it comes time to buy my rims. I know it will require some machining on my new rotors to get the shoulder to press in......anyone know? Thanks-



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