This confirms my earlier talks with Alcoa reps when I asked them the same
question. I was told that this myth started,of longer studs being
necessasry for the Alcoa wheels because it IS NECESSARY WHEN USING THE
ALCOAS ON CHEV DUALLY PICKUPS. They told me that longer studs are not
necessary when using the Alcoas on GMC motorhomes.
>One more time,
>
>Longer studs are "NOT required when installing Alcoa Wheels.
>It is NOT necessary to install the longer studs to use the Alcoa Wheels
>on the GMC. The original lug bolt length provides sufficient threads
>for 100 % strength when using Alcoa wheels. The pitch diameter for a
>9/16 NF thread is 0.526". The GMC studs, Alcoa wheel and nut
>combination allows for 0.532" of thread, which is more that the pitch
>diameter of the stud. The longer stud does not provide more strength,
>it just has more threads exposed. The only reason that I would replace
>studs would be if they had been streached. You can check that by
>running a lug nut the entire length of the stud and you should be able
>to do it with your fingers without any resistance. Just be sure that the
>threads are clean.
>
>J.R.Wright
>
>>
>>
>> > studs with longer ones so I can install new Alcoa wheels when my current
>> set of 16.5 tires need to be replaced. Does anyone have a NAPA (or other
>> mfg.) part number for the longer studs?
>>
>> Dave >>
>>
>> Dave -- there have been several postings that say that it is not necessary to
>> put in longer studs. Apparently there is enough threads to give a
>> satisfactory grip. Someone may want to repeat their earlier message on this
>> topic.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>> 77 Kingsley
>> Santa Fe, NM
>
>
question. I was told that this myth started,of longer studs being
necessasry for the Alcoa wheels because it IS NECESSARY WHEN USING THE
ALCOAS ON CHEV DUALLY PICKUPS. They told me that longer studs are not
necessary when using the Alcoas on GMC motorhomes.
>One more time,
>
>Longer studs are "NOT required when installing Alcoa Wheels.
>It is NOT necessary to install the longer studs to use the Alcoa Wheels
>on the GMC. The original lug bolt length provides sufficient threads
>for 100 % strength when using Alcoa wheels. The pitch diameter for a
>9/16 NF thread is 0.526". The GMC studs, Alcoa wheel and nut
>combination allows for 0.532" of thread, which is more that the pitch
>diameter of the stud. The longer stud does not provide more strength,
>it just has more threads exposed. The only reason that I would replace
>studs would be if they had been streached. You can check that by
>running a lug nut the entire length of the stud and you should be able
>to do it with your fingers without any resistance. Just be sure that the
>threads are clean.
>
>J.R.Wright
>
>>
>>
>> > studs with longer ones so I can install new Alcoa wheels when my current
>> set of 16.5 tires need to be replaced. Does anyone have a NAPA (or other
>> mfg.) part number for the longer studs?
>>
>> Dave >>
>>
>> Dave -- there have been several postings that say that it is not necessary to
>> put in longer studs. Apparently there is enough threads to give a
>> satisfactory grip. Someone may want to repeat their earlier message on this
>> topic.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>> 77 Kingsley
>> Santa Fe, NM
>
>
