Ti Bolts or Stud Conversion?

[OzMosis]

Wanted to ask the community on their experience with Stud Conversion kits. I was originally planning to go just with Ticore Titanium bolts when I mount my FI-R wheels next week, but my shop showed me some pretty nice conversion kits, and now I'm reconsidering.

I plan to hit the local track this summer but I only plan to swap wheels when going from summer tires to snow tires.

Any particular Stud Kits that are preferred for the M3 and has anyone ever run into issues with Stud Conversions?

I tried searching the Wheel & Tire forum but I couldn't find anything. Thanks for the help.

[inspired626]

Had the stud kit on my E90 & I recommend it. Contact EAS or APEX & see if there is a kit out yet for the F chassis cars.

[SD ///M4]

You don't want to use titanium lug bolts. Search this forum or Google.

My wife's 335is Coupe has run a stud conversion kit (12x1.5mm)from Motorsport Hardware for over five years now, no problems.

When I ordered the Apex EC-7 wheels for my M4 I just went with Apex's stud conversion kit (14x1.25mm)and they shipped the kit with the wheels.

You should also get at least one spare bolt and two spare nuts.

If you're only going to swap wheels/tires twice a year though, I don't really see how a stud conversion kit would have any real value to you.

[Fugazii]

I just did a conversion recently and ordered mine from IND looks perfect. The most popular are the Macht Schnell.

[streetmasters]

Thoughts on this? http://www.mrgraceco.com/store/p28/M..._of_20%29.html

Im also ready to convert and want something strong and with the option to add spacers if needed so definitely extended studs.

I have to do a search but does anyone know the stock stud length size?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by streetmasters

Thoughts on this? http://www.mrgraceco.com/store/p28/M..._of_20%29.html

Im also ready to convert and want something strong and with the option to add spacers if needed so definitely extended studs.

I have to do a search but does anyone know the stock stud length size?

Covered in this and numerous other threads:

Titanium Wheel Bolts, anyone have experience with them?
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1356233

TL;DR version: not worth it.

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by streetmasters

Im also ready to convert and want something strong and with the option to add spacers if needed so definitely extended studs.

Why do you "need something strong"? Is this for a dedicated race car, an occasional track day where you're going to swap wheels and tires, or is this just for the street? Because if it's for the street, you don't even need a stud conversion kit.

[streetmasters]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Why do you "need something strong"? Is this for a dedicated race car, an occasional track day where you're going to swap wheels and tires, or is this just for the street? Because if it's for the street, you don't even need a stud conversion kit.

dedicated race.

[streetmasters]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Covered in this and numerous other threads:

Titanium Wheel Bolts, anyone have experience with them?
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1356233

TL;DR version: not worth it.

I did read this actually and appreciate the link. Seems there were some mixed opinions TI vs. steel and was looking for more than a few responses/more context but I definitely see the potential headache. Going with steel.