Bit of a basic question from a novice builder.

I have some wheels for my Indy R and the nuts that come with them (Tuner style?) only turn just over 4 turns from loose to tight.
Build wheels (Sierra ST) with original nuts use about 7 turns.

Do you think 4 turns is safe enough or should I play safe and get longer wheel studs?
The originals are around 40mm in length.

Cheers
Steve

I have more turns than that on mine and I ideally want loner ones!

Stud needs to be at least the length in the thread of the but. Are the nuts blind or open?

You need a lot more treads than that I would get some longer wheel studs .

Rough rule of thumb, the length of the thread should be at least equal to it's diameter

I think the consensus (and the sensible thing to do) seems to be to get some longer studs.

What's the best way to get the originals out? Knock them out with a large hammer or try and press them out?
Had a quick go with a hammer and think it's going to take some effort...

Steve

Press is best if you have access to one, but be careful if using a vice as a press
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=180812

Warm the hub up a bit and they normally come out with a hammer.