BMW wheel stud conversion is better than wheel bolts in some aspects. We do not simply deny wheel bolts and promote wheel stud conversion. Both are reliable fasteners, many customers experience the convenience and meet their personal needs after installing wheel stud conversion, and many insist on using wheel bolts for safety reasons. Many customers insist on using wheel bolts for safety reasons, and there is no conflict between the two. We will discuss both wheel stud conversion and wheel bolts for BMW, and the benefits and drawbacks will be discussed candidly.
Are BMW Wheel Stud Conversion Easier than Wheel Bolts?
BMW wheel stud conversion is better than wheel bolts in terms of convenience. The structure of wheel studs and lug nuts reduces the difficulty of replacing the tires yourself on the roadside or in the garage. Wheel studs are significantly easier to install than wheel bolts, which require a wheel hanger or alignment of the bolt holes. For customers who frequent the track for fun, it will save time changing tires and allow you to focus on the track.
Does BMW Wheel Stud Conversion Cost Less than Wheel Bolts?
BMW wheel stud conversion reduces the cost of modification in some scenarios. Wheel studs are semi-permanent fixtures that do not need to be disassembled, so if you replace aftermarket wheels with different seats, you only need to replace the lug nuts. Although most of BMW’s aftermarket wheels have conical seats, wheel stud conversion reduces the replacement cost. If you use wheel bolts, you must replace the whole set.
A similar situation occurs when installing wheel spacers, as the length of the wheel bolts is fixed, and longer wheel bolts are required to install slip-on wheel spacers. In contrast, wheel stud conversions are generally longer and accommodate wheel spacers of a certain length. For example, many BMW customers use BONOSS titanium wheel stud conversions with 12mm and 15mm wheel spacers.
Are BMW Wheel Stud Conversion Safer than Wheel Bolts?
Here will involve some discussion of BMW wheel stud conversion. The mechanical principle is that the fewer components there are, the less possible failure; wheel stud conversion consists of wheel studs and lug nuts, and stock wheel bolts are all integrated structures. Many customers believe that wheel stud conversion may break or fall off.
Aftermarket wheel stud conversions are generally made of SCM435 or SCM430 steel alloy. Wheel studs need to withstand the shear forces generated by the vehicle while driving, and lug nuts need to apply a clamping force to lock the wheels. 12.9 grade steel alloy material of SCM440 or titanium alloy material will reduce the fracture risk. Titanium wheel stud conversions are more expensive than wheel bolts.
Using the correct torque will ensure that the BMW wheel stud conversion works properly, and if you prefer integrated wheel bolts, they are also feasible. Using Loctite on BMW wheel stud conversions or wheel bolts will not be safer. Many people will use blue or red Loctite on threaded engagements.
Any debris or fluid on the threads may affect the torque value. For example, for M14x1.25 threads, you need to apply 140 NM of torque; adding Loctite may require 145 NM of torque to ensure they are secured. Loctite will make it more difficult to remove wheel bolts at the curb, and it will have less effect on wheel studs, which are semi-permanent parts.
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