Yes, it is safe to cut wheel studs for Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers as long as there is still enough thread length. The extended untread parts of the Focus ST/RS stock studs are not subject to force. This means you can cut that parts down with no problems. Since the spacer is secured by the OEM studs, and the wheel is fastened by the provided studs of the wheel spacer, grinding OEM studs to fit Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers will not shorten the thread engagement and weaken the strength.
The general rule of thumb is that you need enough thread length as the diameter of the Focus ST/RS wheel stud shows. For instance, an M12 wheel stud would need 12mm threads to ensure a safe engagement. If you want to cut studs for Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers, it is recommended to get this project done in a reputable tire shop, or under the guidance of a professional, then you are good to run these Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers.
What Bolt-on Ford Focus ST 20mm Wheel Spacers Can I Trust?
If you have ever checked the studs that are pressed in the Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers, you would find that there are different head shapes. Generally, wheel studs with semi-circular or elliptical heads are found on most casting Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers. The material of cheap spacer is not dense enough and is relatively soft. When under high temperature and stress, the studs will loosen and spin if they cannot be fastened. This causes safety issues. That is why most cheap casting Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers often use semi-circular or oval-shaped studs to prevent loosening.
Brands that focus on quality and performance are very strict in raw materials and manufacturing processes. BONOSS forged active cooling Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers are made of high-strength 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum alloy materials. Undergone up to 3000 tons of pressure, the forging process makes them integrity structural, more durable, and more resistant to corrosion and oxidation. So, the wheel studs of BONOSS forged active cooling Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers are whole round heads. They are firmly pressed in the spacers. You don’t need to worry about any loose issues.
What Makes BONOSS Ford Focus ST 20mm Wheel Spacers Safer?
It is always a good idea to keep lug nuts fully in contacting the Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers. In this case, BONOSS forged active cooling Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers come with full-cone lug seats. The full-cone lug seats provide large contact areas. This allows the lug nuts to fasten the spacers more efficiently and stalely. Thanks to their improved weight distribution capabilities, BONOSS full-cone seat Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers provide additional security and durability.
Particularly, the provided wheel studs and lug nuts applied the superior Dacromet surface treatment process. This type of coating gives salt spray resistances exceeding 500 hours. Most importantly, Dacromet coating does not induce Hydrogen Embrittlement, which means that high-tensile components like wheel studs and lug nuts can be safely coated. It is an excellent surface treatment of connection elements and safety components in automotive components and accessories. So, it is a good idea to upgrade your car with BONOSS Ford Focus ST 20mm wheel spacers.
