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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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I just put a set of 25mm spacers on all 4 wheels. Problem on one spacer when you bolt it on the studs i could only put 4 bolts on 1 bolt tread is stripped. Now Is it still safe to run on just 4 bolts?
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Yes, as long as the wheel is fastened securely. But you should get that fixed asap.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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I wouldn't risk it for long.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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i lost a nut once, not the john kruk way, it just fell off at some point.


i think it was only missing for a day or two and i ddint really notice anything.


you should probably get it fixed ASAP though
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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i think you guys are thinking wheel bolts, im talkin about the bolts on the spacer the ones connected to the stock studs.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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It doesn't matter which one is missing. If you have 5 studs and 4 nuts, you're losing 20% of the holding power. That's not a big problem in the short-term for everyday driving but you wouldn't want to leave it like that long-term and you certainly wouldn't want to have it like that for any high stress, high performance driving situations.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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80 percent as safe as 5 bolts.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Last summer, I participated in a drift practice with 4 bolts on each side of the rear wheels with no problem.. A stud broke on each side while changing to drift wheel/tires.. so I said what the hell just practice.. I know it's stupid, but drift practice session at a track doesn't come around often in Korea...

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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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oh waaa...i had a 400whp S13 that was missing 1 lug on two wheels and i had 17x9.5 +17 all around and it was perfectly fine for ever...then a cop crashed into me and i sold it.
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