So i am not sure what happen exactly but my stock studs are stripped. Every single one of them. I went to put on my summer rims on today and i just noticed it. What size are stock studs for 2001 max AE? is it 1.25 or 1.50? and what are the lengths. I am going to go get some replacements tomorrow. I just want to make sure i get the right ones. Thanks!

 

When you replace them put a little anti-seize compound on the threads before you install the lug nuts.

 

From a couple of the other threads I searched everyone recommends calling your local parts store and they carry them, so it sounds like its a pretty common occurance and any store can help you. Thats all I can give you right now, my Haynes manual doesnt specify the size.

 

cool thanks! one more important question. if i get 30mm spacers...can i use those on the stock studs? are the stock studs long enough to go on the 30mm spacer? can i get a lug nut on there fine?

 

Not to start ****, but any lubricant on threads causes overtightened lug nuts due to more turns at a set torque value. Every time I remove wheels at work that have anti sieze on them, the threads are sharper due to being crushed. Espesially on fine thread Japanese cars.

 

I have been using it on my lug studs for the past 15 years without a problem. I started using it after breaking lug studs on a Honda Civic I once owned. I have not had the experience you described. Anti-seize is designed to prevent the threads from galling and it does a great job for me. I even have some on my 02 Max. Lubricant on threads does not cause overtightening from what I know about it. When you install many head bolts they instruct you to lightly oil the threads and underneath the washer head before installing and torqing them.

 

Some head bolts are to be torqued with oiled threads and head surfaces, and some are to be torqued dry. In trade school, I was taught to install lug nuts only on dry threads because lubricant will affect the torque. The nut will definately twist on farther with lube. There are definate pros to lubed studs too. They always come off. Just mentioning what I was taught, and what I've seen. A lot of techs use anti sieze though I guess.
Didn't mean to take the thread off topic.
I think longer studs would be recommended with 30mm spacers.

 

Here is a quote from another thread about the length of wheel studs. I searched it and this is what came up.
"if you get over a 10mm (3/8") spacer then yes you need longer studs. But its always good to get longer ones any how. Some spacer kits have longer studs included while others have the spacer and studs all ready together and you use the stock studs and open ended lugs to attach the who shabang. Thats usually for 20+mm spacers. You need to check the hub of the rim for compatability for certin spacer kits. If you need longer studs then check locally first."

 

the spacers i will be getting DO have studs on them. but do i still need longer stock studs because i am getting a 30mm spacer? do i have enough clearance on the stock stud for the spacer to fit and be able to put an open ended lug on it?

 

[QUOTE=Zero Deuce SE]When you replace them put a little anti-seize compound on the threads before you install the lug nuts.[QUOTE]

FYI, Nissan recommends no anti-seize or oil on the threads. It messes-up the torque setting. The damage was likely from an over zealous impact wrencher.

 

actually i now know what happened. last year when i bought my wheels. the guy who put them on used 1.25 lug nuts instead of 1.50. so every stud got ****ed up. i dont know why he didnt use the stock lug nuts when he took off my wheels. grr.. anywho, i just ordered some wheels spacers. 30mm in the back and 25mm in the front for my +48 offset rims.

 

one more thing.. should i be getting longer studs since im putting wheel spacers on? i know the wheels spacers come with studs on them. but do i need longer stock studs where the spacer goes on?

 

Thats a big spacer in the front, post some pics after the install.

 

If this is the case you're probably going to need new lug nuts along with the new studs.

 

...and a new mechanic.

 

[QUOTE=jvienneau][QUOTE=Zero Deuce SE]When you replace them put a little anti-seize compound on the threads before you install the lug nuts.That's probably so they can sell you more lugs and studs when they seize. I have used it on all 3 of my Maxes without any problems since 1989. I wouldn't use oil but anti-seize works for me. It does not affect the torque in a negative way as far as I can tell.