Most of the 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers are bolt-on types. Since Toyota uses lug nuts to fasten the wheels, it is impossible to use slip-on wheel spacers directly on most models. Toyota bolt-on wheel spacers are easier to install than slip-on wheel spacers. So are slip-on wheel spacers used on the 2022 Toyota Tundra? Do I need longer wheel studs to fit the wheel spacers? The following will explain in detail.
Do Bolt-on 2022 Toyota Tundra Wheel Spacers Need Longer Studs?
Bolt-on 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers do not require longer wheel studs as fasteners. The reason is that the bolt-on wheel spacers have wheel studs on them, and the stock wheel studs go through the bolt holes in the wheel spacers in the installation process, and the wheel will use the wheel studs on the wheel spacers as the stress point.
Wheel pockets cover stock wheel studs, choose bolt-on 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers with a thickness of 15mm or more, the thickness of the wheel spacers will accommodate some of the protruding wheel studs, and some of the wheel pockets are not deep enough to accommodate the wheel studs. Wheel studs need to be cut, or use 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers that are 20mm thick or more.
How to Cut Wheel Studs on 2022 Toyota Tundra？
Suppose you encounter that the wheel pocket cannot accommodate the excess wheel studs after installing 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers. In that case, you probably choose to replace the wheel spacers with thicker ones or cut out the excess. Before cutting out the excess wheel studs, you need to measure the length of the wheel studs protruding after installing wheel spacers and the depth of the wheel pocket (lowest to the mounting plane) and mark the wheel studs.
Screw one nut of the wheel spacer onto the bottom of the stud. Use an angle grinder or hacksaw to align with the threads (flush with the lug nut), clean up any burrs with a file, then loosen the nut and clean up the threads. Spray a little lube on the threads and back off the open lugs you put on first. This will help clean the threads you just cut. You can also extend the width and depth of the wheel groove on the grinder/pneumatic grinder.
Do Slip-on 2022 Toyota Tundra Wheel Spacers Need Longer Studs?
Slip-on 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers need longer studs. Wheel studs will go through the wheel spacers and the wheels, using lug nuts for fastening. Due to the increased thickness of the wheel spacers, the length of the wheel studs may not meet the lug nuts safety turns requirement. Using longer studs will allow the lug nuts to reach the safety turn while using the BLS (replace stock wheel studs and install slip-on wheel spacers) type products are structurally safer than bolt-on wheel spacers and reduce the possibility of cracks in the wheel spacers due to the rotor and wheel studs being the main stress point.
BONOSS provides slip-on 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers, usually under 15mm thick. Choosing hub-centric wheel spacers will ensure that the wheel is always centered, eliminating the possibility of shaking at high speeds. They are more difficult to install than bolt-on wheel spacers, and you may need the guidance of BONOSS customer service or a professional workshop to replace them.
Are 2022 Toyota Tundra Wheel Spacers Safe?
Structurally, the BLS 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers reduce the possibility of part failure, while the bolt-on wheel spacers are more convenient for customers with off-road needs. As long as all lug nuts are tightened to standard torque, and a safe number of turns, the clamping force from the lug nuts will ensure that the wheel spacers and wheel remain in place. Ensure the wheel studs stay tight if you need to install the slip-on (BLS) 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers.
2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers are made of forged aluminum alloy 6061-T6 or 7075-T6; the forging technology makes the internal structure of the aluminum alloy more compact, eliminating the possible air pockets generated by casting. BONOSS has sent the products to SGS, TUV, ISO, and other authoritative third parties for destructive testing.
The 7075-T6 aluminum alloy discs have a tensile strength of 572MPa. In contrast, the SCM440 steel alloy wheel studs have a tensile strength of 1220MPa, and the aftermarket lug nuts have a strength of 1110MPa. It is worth mentioning that the wheel studs on the bolt-on 2022 Toyota Tundra wheel spacers reach a maximum of Grade 12.9 and the lug nuts reach a maximum of Grade 10.
How to Confirm the Safe Turns and Torque of 2022 Toyota Tundra Wheel Spacers?
Standard installation is the basis of driving safety. The minimum number of turns and the locking torque are important parameters for installation. Since the BONOSS lug nut has the same grade or performance as the stock nut, the BONOSS lug nut can withstand greater tightening torque. However, considering different wheels and stock threads, we recommend using the minimum number of turns and torque recommended by the stock car for fastening. Generally, the minimum number of turns and the locking torque for different threads are as follows:
- (Minimum number of turns for wheel bolts/nuts):
M12 x 1.25 = 8.0 turns = approx. 10 mm of load-bearing shaft length
M12 x 1.50 = 6.5 turns = approx. 10 mm of load-bearing shaft length
M12 x 1.75 = 6.5 turns = approx. 12 mm of load-bearing shaft length
M14 x 1.25 = 9.0 turns = approx. 12mm of load-bearing shaft length
M14 x 1.50 = 7.5 turns = approx. 12 mm of load-bearing shaft length
1/2″ UNF = 8.0 turns = approx. 11 mm of load-bearing shaft length
Noted: Forged aluminum alloy lug nuts are recommended for tightening the number of turns to ensure load safety.
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