[Fot] Wheel stud

[David Cutter]

Dennis, check out this option.

http://auskellian.com/paul/links_files/upgrade_spitfire_wheel_studs.html

Cheers,
Dave and Shelby
Spitfire #142

On Wed, Oct 4, 2023, 10:17 AM Robert Lang via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I totally agree - at the very least, you should be using 7/16"-20 studs.
> I'm not 100% certain, but I'm pretty sure that the TR6 stud knurl is the
> same or "close enough" to the Spitfire because one of the locals used to
> take my TR6 cast-off studs for his Spitfire. But if you need to play with
> whee spacers, look at the offerings from ARP. Totally worth the money. Get
> the bullet-nose style - they really help to avoid cross threading when
> you're thrashing to get the wheels on before a session. Not that THAT ever
> happens.
>
> Regards,
> Bob Lang
>
> On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 07:42:05 AM EDT, Jason Ostrowski via Fot <
> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> Perhaps here it is best to Try  something different and way better...It
> seems your best option would be to upgrade to a larger wheel stud. The
> Stock OEM size ones you mention are not the best option for GT6ing
> A bit of searching for  a lhicker and longer wheel stud may give you
> better and more available options. A good machinist can’t help customize
> wheel holes or lug nuts.
> Good luck. I’ve figured out a few custom lug but/ wheel combos this year
> using Common  stuff from Summit racing.
> Jason Ostrowski
> Friendly Ghost Racing
> 1969 Triumph GT6+ racecars
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 2, 2023, at 9:40 AM, DENNIS WALJE via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Friends
> >
> > Does anyone have a part number or source for wheel studs on a 68 Mk1
> GT6?
> >
> > I need the OEM stud 1/4” longer. I am using wider VTO wheels and the
> inside rear tire is too close to the radius arm. The VTO wheels have acorn
> lug nuts and I am limited to the OEM 3/8” stud, and the acorn lug nut
> limits the length.
> >
> > Thanks for your help
> >
> > Dennis Walje
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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