new rotors = shorter lugs yikes?

[photo_van]

So I'm doing a brake job on the 98. I decided to get some nice Raybestos full cast rotors to replace the composite OEM. Because the OEM is composite with a sheet metal hub, the stud flange is considerably thinner; 2/10ths thinner.

With the new rotors, the studs are now effectively 2/10ths shorter, so thread contact on the lug nuts has gone from a bit under 3/4" to ~ 1/2". I don't like the looks of it. Is this something to worry about or am I being paranoid?

Since I ordered them online it's not like I can just "take them back".

[Kidhauler]

You could get longer wheel studs and have them pressed in. They are normally cheap and readily available at any parts store.

[photo_van]

Thanks, I was thinking about that. It looked like I might have to remove the hubs to do that. I can get eight full turns of threads, I guess it will do for now....

[Kidhauler]

I just wouldn't off road it very much that doesn't sound line it's very secure. Good luck with it.

[LiftedAWDAstro]

If you can tap the lugs out with a hammer through the hub, you can press in the new lugs with a wheel nut on backwards. Use some grease or oil so it spins easy and it'll pull the stud right in. Should be able to do it on the van if there is clearance.

[97CargoCrawler]

I noticed on mine that one side always seemed longer than on the other side, but not sure which. It really won't make a bit of difference as long as all of the threads are used in the nut. Most closed ended lug nuts are not threaded very deep and the open enders are not usually very deep either. If you see exposed thread in the lug nut after torquing it down then yeah, not as good but not the end of the world either.

[photo_van]

Thanks Cargo. That is what I was/am worried about; there are quite a few threads exposed inside the nut. I just returned from a 3500 mile road trip and the wheels didn't fall off....