One of the thread on the wheel stud is somewhat chewed up, I want to tap it instead of replacing. It is not even a quarter of a turn on on the the threads, I don't think tapping it woudl not be a huge safety issue, unless it is and I don't know it.

Does anyone know what tap die size I need?
or

Any real reason to replace the stud instead of repair?

TIA

 

you mean use a die, right???

I believe it's 17mm by 1.25 thread, correct me if wong

 

actually, I believe it is M12 x 1.5. You might want to try a thread file too. They work pretty well to get f'd up threads back to normal.

 

m12x1.5
thread files rule

 

It's m14x1.5 is what you need.

 

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should be no problem to chase the threads with a die

 

Yes, die thanks for the correction , I wasn't sure so I left it as tap die to make sure.

I've got 3 votes for M12 and one for M14, I will try the M12 first, if it does not work I can always return it and get the right one.

thanks

 

12x1.5 is what I have (I think).

 

I bet a $1 it's m14x1.5

 

M14x1.5 is the drain plug size. You can send the $1 to my paypal account. (joke)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedb20vtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I bet a $1 it's m14x1.5</TD></TR></TABLE>

ok so give me a dollar

cuz its 12 x 1.5 for sure

I have a McGard lug nut sitting in my hand...that is made for my car...and on the side of the lug nut says 12mm 1.50

 

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cuz its 12 x 1.5 for sure
</TD></TR></TABLE>

everybody is all wrong! it is 19mm x 1/2.... oh, wait... that is the socket i use seriously though, it is 12mm x 1.5mm

 

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everybody is all wrong! it is 19mm x 1/2.... oh, wait... that is the socket i use seriously though, it is 12mm x 1.5mm </TD></TR></TABLE>

its definitly 12x1.5, im posative, just looked at my die size in the garage.

 

OK you guys win, I'll send you money in the mail.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Willard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">12x1.5 is what I have (I think).</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

12x1.5 for sure...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedb20vtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK you guys win, I'll send you money in the mail. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I see you don't live up to your words.

If you weren't gonna see to your bet.. you shouldn't have said it IMO.. makes you look bad.

i just replaced a whole stud..

 

12 X 1.5

just did it last week