Drag Wheel Questions:,Using Shank Style Lug Nuts

[99chromegt]

I tried researching this and came up with various answers. I'm assuming someone has run into this issue. I'm mounting billet Specialities using the washer, nut/shank style lug nut.

I have 1/4" of thread empty in the end of the 1/2" nut. The entire shank is threaded. Is this okay or common?

Will this pass a tech inspection ? I haven't seen any posts about guys bolting these on and needing to install longer studs. So what's the answer?
Thanks

[QWKRN-U]

Should be fine, there is lots of stud in the nut when you look at how long the nuts are. Im not sure about tech though. I race at Shannonville... there is no tech lol.

[RedSN]

7-8 full turns of the nuts seems to be the accepted answer for proper thread engagement to be able to torque the nuts properly.

[99chromegt]

^^ thanks. Once again I'm looking at a steep learning curve. I've got it figured out now. Bigger job then I thought but what isn't with this car. Thanks for the advice guys.

[Intmdtr]

Obviously, the lugs you have are designed for longer studs, so you are set if you ever want to upgrade to some ARP 3" studs.

[NickD]

most of the time I see guys running drag style wheels they always have extended studs, now I know why, looks a bit funny with normal rims but I wouldnt risk the safety

[ttpinto]

Nhra says the threads need to engage the hex part of the lug nut the width of the stud. So it needs to engage in 1/2 inch. If it does your good if not you need longer studs. I just went thru this with my car.

[ZR]

^^ Good info, thanks.

[WHRDUGO]

Just a rule of thumb for threads and open style nuts is the thread should be 4 or5 threads past the nut for proper holding of said bolt shear. Will it wwork the way you have it....it very well should, but if you plan on running it frequently the 3" studs would be the correct way to run this set up.

[99chromegt]

I'm going to switch to longer studs ASAP.
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