[s-cars] lug bolt inquiry...

[steve powers]

Tom suggests:

> 
> My aftermarket BBS wheels all came with bolts that are different from 
> the OEM Audi bolts.  Audi uses a ball seat while most  aftermarket 
> wheels use a conical seat.  I would look closely at the seat on the 
> wheel before proceeding.  There are some Audi spec wheels like my RC 
> with Audi centers that use OEM bolts.  Adirondack, ECS, TJM. and many 
> of the online suppliers have longer bolts probably of either variety.  
> Look for one that has spacers for sale since that usually requires a 
> longer bolt.  One of the local tire stores that sell wheels that target 
> european cars would probably have them.
> 
> Tom

Having gone through the trouble of converting to studs, I cannot say
enough good about them.

1) you can always see if you have enough thread engaged
2) studs hold the wheel on before tightening, no one arm paperhanger dance
3) if you choose length correctly, studs work with or without spacers

Audi, Mercedes and Porsche all use ball seat. So does Honda, but the bolt
diameter is smaller so they won't work.

Besides being Wednesday, that's all I know...

Steve