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Tomster
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You need CFTP studs or CFTP hubs.
Where did you get the set of wheels?
Where did you get the set of wheels?
Tomster
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Sorry, I saw your gt500 avatar.
So are you asking if the 500 CFTP hub and 350 R hub are the same? I don't know. I would bet the R model studs/hubs would accept the 500 CFTP wheels.
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Tomster
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I would suggest CFTP hubs around all 4 corners.
Replacing the studs is a pain in the ass. There was a tool who did it and made a video. Just get the hubs.
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Its a lot easier than replacing each stud. Bonus.... If you ever sell the car, you can put it all back to stock.
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I installed GT350R hubs with R studs on my 350 to run
a set of GT350R CF wheels. But wanted to have a little fun with some 500 CF's first. Open lug nuts are needed because the R studs are longer than the 500 wheels require. The rear offsets on the 500 wheels also cause some poke a little much but it's ok for some short term use. I'm guessing the 500 has a narrower rear suspension setup because the quarter panels are the same on 350 & 500.... I think.
a set of GT350R CF wheels. But wanted to have a little fun with some 500 CF's first. Open lug nuts are needed because the R studs are longer than the 500 wheels require. The rear offsets on the 500 wheels also cause some poke a little much but it's ok for some short term use. I'm guessing the 500 has a narrower rear suspension setup because the quarter panels are the same on 350 & 500.... I think.
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I have done studs a few times on S550's. It's actually really easy. It takes longer to do but I still think it's less work and obviously less expensive. I am however a fan of being able to pull an assembly off a shelf and replace it if you need to go back to stock. 6 in one hand Half dozen in the other.
Once you pop a few studs and seat a few, you'll realize how easy it is and won't think about it again.
This Lisle Stud installer is tried and true if you do the draw in method. I have never broke a quality new stud on track or off in 30 years using this method. Lisle 22800 installer on Amazon
Once you pop a few studs and seat a few, you'll realize how easy it is and won't think about it again.
This Lisle Stud installer is tried and true if you do the draw in method. I have never broke a quality new stud on track or off in 30 years using this method. Lisle 22800 installer on Amazon
gfcobra04
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The hardest part is removing the hubs and if you have a press or access to one pressing out the studs and installing new studs is easy. Also way cheaper. This is what I used.
I replaced the studs to add 3/8” shims.
I replaced the studs to add 3/8” shims.
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I installed GT350R hubs with R studs on my 350 to run
a set of GT350R CF wheels. But wanted to have a little fun with some 500 CF's first. Open lug nuts are needed because the R studs are longer than the 500 wheels require. The rear offsets on the 500 wheels also cause some poke a little much but it's ok for some short term use. I'm guessing the 500 has a narrower rear suspension setup because the quarter panels are the same on 350 & 500.... I think.
gfcobra04
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What length studs did you use?I ended up replacing just the studs. It was about a 7 hour job.
I used 3” studs. Removing and installing one hub took longer an removing and installing all 20 studs.
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