Upgraded rims (from steel to aluminum) - do I need to buy longer studs?

[jryan]

Hey all - I just bought new rims/tires for my Shoreland'r trailer. This is for the AR190 and does not have brakes and is single axle. That said, the new rim is quite a bit thicker than the old steel rims. When I placed the new rim on and proceeded to torque down the nuts, the stud no longer extends beyond the nut.
I counted as they threaded on. I got 6 to 6.75 rotations before I hit the recommended torque level.

That said, is this sufficient or do I need to look at buying longer studs?

 

[biffdotorg]

I've done studs only one time. They can be a bear. But with a torch to get out, and an impact on the new ones, it's not impossible. In my mind, I would be ordering some longer studs. They are not expensive.

If you have not done this before, if you pull the hub, hit the stud with a propane or map gas torch and then a 5lb BFH. It should pop them out the back. While doing this, put the new studs in the freezer. Metal does shrink ever so slightly.

Place the new stud in as far as you can and use a larger nut for spacing while you put a lug nut on and pull the stud into place with an impact wrench. All done, remount your hub.

Good luck,

 

[AlpharettaRK]

Yeah I think you need longer studs. An air chisel should make short work of driving them out without removing hub. Otherwise you’ll have to pull hub. Install as @biffdotorg said by pulling back thru with impact wrench. If you have bigger biceps than I you can pull in with ratchet.
Cheers