The wheel studs on our Garage Rescue Miata are now more than 30 years old, meaning they’ve probably seen things. Are they still up to spec, or are we moments away from having a bad day? (After all, those studs only secure the wheels to the car, right?)
We figure it’s time to do the adult thing and replace our …
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f/2.0 for the win.
Allan
New Reader
12/28/24 9:37 a.m.
Do you only replace parts when somebody gives you new ones to try out? 30-year old factory studs are like russian roulette.
In reply to Allan :
I've won that game every time.
wspohn
UltraDork
12/28/24 1:54 p.m.
Wheel studs? What wheel studs?

In principal a good idea but on older cars finding the right stud AND being sure that they are actually superior and not just some zinc plated Chinese crap can be difficult. I would also trust ARP, though!