ddozier
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It is not recommended to use a lug nut to pull on the threads of the new stud to install them, lug nuts are a far weaker metal than the stud and that is a good thing to protect the stud but they also have far fewer threads than a proper install tool has. The install tools are a harder material similar in strength to the stud itself and have a lot more threads to spread the force needed to seat the stud into the hub. They do not cost much more and are a better tool for the job. I keep this set and a spare set of studs in the trailer in case I snap one on track, not very common with the M14 studs but my old car had M12 studs and they have snapped on me before.
Here is an example, but you may want to get a kit that has a bunch of sizes in case you need something different in the future.
http://www.langtools.com/sku-754r-14mm-x-1-50-threaded-wheel-stud-installer/
or
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lag-802?rrec=true
Dave
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