Do spacers improve performance?

Do spacers improve performance?

There is a popular misconception that wheel spacers improve handling characteristics on sports cars because of this wider track. While there might be a slight cornering advantage due to the change in suspension geometry, the negatives far outweigh any benefits.

Do spacers reduce performance?

The larger the spacer, the larger the leverage becomes. This reduces the life of the wheel bearing as they are not made to take leverage forces and can therefore wear faster, increasing rolling resistance and power loss of the car.

How strong are ARP wheel studs?

ARP’s studs are manufactured from 8740 chromoly steel, are cadmium plated, and have a tensile strength of 200,000 psi.

What grade are ARP wheel studs?

They are manufactured from premium-grade, heat-treated 8740 chromoly steel, nominally rated at 190,000 psi tensile strength, and cadmium plated for extra durability.

What tensile strength are wheel studs?

ARP wheel studs are made from heat-treated 8740 chromoly, have cadmium plating for extra durability, and a tensile strength of 200,000 psi. For comparison, a traditional Grade 8 bolt has a tensile strength of 150,000 psi.

How long are Arp extended studs?

The ARP Wheel Extended Stud Kit for 5-lug Honda applications using the same M12x1. 5 thread with a working length of 2.85 inches (roughly 1 inch/25mm over OEM). These wheel studs are made from 190,000 PSI Tensile Strength 8740 Alloy Chrome Moly Steel and Cadmium plated for extra strength and durability.

What grade are automotive wheel studs?

Materials, Heat Treatment and Plating. All Coyote Accessories wheel studs are made of 1045 Carbon Steel and Heat Treated to 12.9 grade. Carbon Steel is an alloy known for its very good form-ability, comparatively high strength, and a very good surface finish.

Is it safe to use wheel spacer?

There’s a lot of bad advice and scaremongering on the internet with regards to this issue but, in reality, wheels with properly installed spacers are just as safe as those that don’t use spacers. One common complaint about wheel spacers is that they will cause bolts or studs to bend or break.

What does 8.8 on the head of a bolt mean?

So, in English, a Property Class 8.8 bolt is a bolt with a nominal tensile strength of 800 MPa and a nominal yield strength that is 80% of that nominal tensile strength, so 640 MPa.

What grade of steel are lug nuts?

All BONOSS steel lug nuts are ISO grade 10. For most automotive applications, you will need at least metric grade 8 nuts. However, grade 10 lug nuts are much better and safer. Before purchasing a new set of wheel nuts, check the grade first.

How long are WRX wheel studs?

Dorman – Autograde – M12-1.25 Serrated Wheel Stud – 14.38 mm Knurl, 43.5 mm Length (Part No. 610-566.1)