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      02-14-2021, 09:56 PM   #1
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Wheel studs - change how often?

So I installed a Macht Schnell Wheel Stud conversion kit, mainly for the convenience of taking wheels on/off.

The description (https://machtschnell.com/competition...rsion-kit.html) says they should be changed after every race season.

If I'm not tracking the car, but do long spirited drives say 4 times a year, with short daily driving the rest of the time, at what interval would people recommend replacing the studs?
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So I installed a Macht Schnell Wheel Stud conversion kit, mainly for the convenience of taking wheels on/off.

The description (https://machtschnell.com/competition...rsion-kit.html) says they should be changed after every race season.

If I'm not tracking the car, but do long spirited drives say 4 times a year, with short daily driving the rest of the time, at what interval would people recommend replacing the studs?
At this rate you have years before you'll need to replace them. I track my car 10-15 times a year and plan to replace studs every two years.
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So I installed a Macht Schnell Wheel Stud conversion kit, mainly for the convenience of taking wheels on/off.

The description (https://machtschnell.com/competition...rsion-kit.html) says they should be changed after every race season.

If I'm not tracking the car, but do long spirited drives say 4 times a year, with short daily driving the rest of the time, at what interval would people recommend replacing the studs?
First season track my m2c. Planning to do about 12 events. I'll change the studs kit before next season.
Not so much money for a set of kit but the failure cost is huge. See below...

https://www.core4motorsports.com/gal...mw-wheel-studs
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      05-19-2021, 08:18 AM   #4
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Just saw a p-car at the track last weekend lose 3 studs on one wheel, and 1 on another, in the same day. Fortunately none were on track. He had them on for a bit over a year.

I'd highly recommend replacing them between 1 and 2 years.
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      05-19-2021, 08:37 AM   #5
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For street, they will last indefinitely

Track, with the heat cycles, loads from RComp and slick tires, etc. it's an easy once per season swap/insurance to change them out. Nothing ruins a track event like a broken stud - hopefully occurring in the paddock vs on track!
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