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Happyoldgit



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This has come up from time to time across quite a few forums. As has already been mentioned some come from the factory with HD rims and standard length studs meaning a couple of threads of the wheelnut show. I've run them like that on several Defenders in the past without issue and have a set of HD rims for winter use fitted now. Steve.
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diesel_jim wrote:
Brand new from the factory with HD steel rims they have the normal length studs on, with the 1~2mm depth thing.

No problem at all.


Exactly the same on mine. I queried it when it was new, and that how the factory supply them. 2011 110 USW
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22900013A wrote:
diesel_jim wrote:
Brand new from the factory with HD steel rims they have the normal length studs on, with the 1~2mm depth thing.

No problem at all.


Exactly the same on mine. I queried it when it was new, and that how the factory supply them.


Given what actually passes through the factory as "good enough" I am not so sure that would reassure me Confused Nick

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Romadog wrote:
Wolf wheels are alot heavier than standard and therefore need a longer stud as the steel around stud holes is thicker and hence needs to be stronger. When changing hubs need to be removed. If done carefully all you'll need extra will be some new flange gaskets. I have just done this swap and will be fitting my new wolfs tomorrow hopefully, if the new genuine nuts have arrived.


Not so - the studs only secure the wheel against the hub - whilst it is important that they hold tight they do not need to protude as far as the end of the bolt. The weight of the wheel is taken by the flange of the hub fitting in the centre of the wheel, not the studs,

Series vehicles often had shorter studs which did need replacing for wolf rims which is where the confusion comes from. John

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