wheel stud problems

I got new rims and need to run 1/4" wheel spacers. I tried ET lug nuts but they dont work, same amount of rotations as OEM. My question is, is there a wheel stud out there, preferably not aftermarket, that I can put on that are about 1/2" longer then OEM?

2000 sr5 4x4

 

2004 matrix rear studs

 

I had the same issue when I bought my truck as the p.o. didn't do things right. And a couple studs were stripped. I ended up getting some Lexus studs. I forget the specifics on em..

BUT.... I would consider getting some bolt on spacers. Because (unless you can get the studs cheap) the spacers will probly be just as much if not a lil more. Iirc I paid a lot for all new studs up front. And were a bitch to put in. Now I'm regretting it because discount tire won't service my truck. And there may be others who won't. Big o does. But they suck. Every time I go to big o, they never seem to get things right. However when I take it to discount, never an issue. But yeah, they consider those 1/4" spacers a hazard as they're not hub centric. I understand their reason for concern, but I've never had or heard of issues with them. Plus they might not seat correctly and cause balancing issues. But I just make sure I take extra care when torquing them and it's usually fine. I've had to redo them once or twice and it fixed slight balance issues.

So.. I would seriously consider getting hub centric 1.25" spacers. Another thing with that is if you ever decide to change your wheels again, you won't have to worry about the studs being too long. Even the ones I got were a hair too long still and couldn't find any good open ended lugs. So I ended up just taking a Dremel cutting wheel and cut off the end caps on the lugs.

I have some aluminum open ended lugs, but I just don't know about those. They feel like they'd break or strip real easy.

 

Tri wheel adapter.com they have the longer studs for Toyota and spacers for your wheels

 

That's a good find! Not bad on 24 studs at all! Iirc, I think I paid over $100 After shipping for just the fronts. Those Lexus IS300's...

But still, if there's any chance you might change your wheels again in the future, I might opt for just the spacers alone. Because the thing with those studs, And I'm kinda speculating here as I don't know for sure, but I'd assume you're only gonna get to swap the studs once or twice at most. Because those knurla are gonna tear those hubs up after one or two more times of being pressed in, and can run the risk of having that stud just spin as you tighten them down.

Also on a side note, you wanna be sure to press those studs in if you can. They make tools to use an impact to "pull" them in, but I personally don't like that option either as it puts extra stress on that stud, the threads, and the hub. Or if you do use the impact pull tools, make sure your impact is good enough to do it right the first time. Wimpy little compressor isn't gonna cut it. And make sure you don't crank it too much, or the stud may just break right off.

 

The rear studs are longer. Just get Tacoma rear studs and put them on the front (if that's where your problem is).

 

Actually you just reminded me, I wondered the same thing back when I was dealing with this a few years ago. Because the rear didn't require the 1/4" spacers for my wheels. Just the front. But I don't remember seeing anything about that when I looked up the stock stud sizes back then. Maybe I wasn't looking right.

Edit: I'm still looking into changing mine up to get rid of the 1/4" spacers. I plan to eventually put back in shorter studs and use some bolt on spacers. I NEED spacers Because the calipers don't clear on mine. So I'll most likely be getting stock studs, with 1.25" bolt ons. But wondering if I should go ahead and do rear spacers too for looks.. Think it will look 'off' having the fronts out an extra 1.25 inches and not the rear? I'm sure this has been discussed but not about to go searching for that needle.

 

I guess that depends on the look you're going for. It will look pre-runner-ish with the tires sticking out more up front. Personal preference.

EDIT:
I stand corrected, apparently it's a common misconception that the rear studs are longer when in fact they are the same size. The rear studs just have less junk in the way compared to the front.