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What size tap to rethread wheel studs
Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:45 AM
Just recently purchased a 00' Z4 for my girl and one of the wheel studs has enough damage on the threads to make putting the lug on very difficult. Instead of replaceing I just need to re tap the first 1/4 of teh lug, but I cannot find the information on what size tap to use. If anyone can help it would be great, need to get it done soon, I am starting a new job htas gonna keep me busy 60 hours a week and I need this car to be safe for my girl to drive. Tried to find the info here but saw mainly specs on rims sizes. Thanks again

Re: What size tap to rethread wheel studs
Saturday, October 01, 2011 5:20 AM
12x1.5 if I remember correctly. New studs are only a couple bucks and take little to no time to replace. That may be less expensive than buying a tap/die to clean up the threads.





Re: What size tap to rethread wheel studs
Saturday, October 01, 2011 6:57 AM
Just get some new studs. Very cheap and easy to replace.



Re: What size tap to rethread wheel studs
Saturday, October 01, 2011 7:50 AM
new studs is a better idea. at 1.50 a pop you take away any other future headaches.



Re: What size tap to rethread wheel studs
Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:59 PM
You dont use a tap on external threads.



Re: What size tap to rethread wheel studs
Sunday, October 02, 2011 10:01 AM
A new stud is cheaper than a die for those threads. Hell you could replace all the studs for how much the die costs. Not to mention this way is safer.


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