B18B1LS1

iTrader: (12)

I just had my axles (Moser 33-spline) machined out for my new 5/8 studs. Well now my wheels don't fit. They are VERY close but just won't go. They slide all the way over the threads but once it gets to the smooth part of the stud where the wheel sits they stop. The wheels holes are definately the right size so thats not the problem. I'm guessing the studs were machined just a hair off. Any suggestions short of new axles? The only other possibilities I came up with were, drill the wheels a little bigger, like maybe a 1/32 of an inch would do it. Or I could slightly grind a small spot in a couple of the studs for clearance too. Has anyone had this problem The guy who machined them already offered to buy new axles if he had to, but he is a buddy of mine so I'm trying to not go that route right now if I don't have to.

DietCoke

iTrader: (18)

I'd mod the wheels before the studs. Stress fractures can result from grinding on them.

B18B1LS1

iTrader: (12)

What about the stress on the wheels from having extra "slop" after enlarging the holes? I would think the wheels would be okay since it is such a small amount but I'm not sure.

DietCoke

iTrader: (18)

The wheel has a much larger load bearing area then the studs. At any rate the studs being tight should positively lock the wheel and as soon as that happens, the studs become the weak link.

kp

iTrader: (34)

You can send the axles to moser and have them redrilled in between the existing holes (unless they are star flanged), I always have 2 sets of holes drilled in mine, 5/8 and 1/2"

If you open up the wheels they are worthless, I have never had to do that and I have used 5/8 studs on a lot of cars. Just send them out and get them done right.

B18B1LS1

iTrader: (12)

Never thought of that. That's a great idea. Thanks!