So last week I found myself some Mazda Millenia wheels at a junkyard and had them powdercoated black, I think they look good on my cwITR. but when discount tire fitted the tires (azenis) I had them put the wheels on the car too, bi mistake. they use those power drills and one of the studs was stripped or somthing. I went to bleed the brakes today for a track day tomorrow and to get the wheel off I applied torque to it, (i stood on the wrench ). The stud sheered off with the nut attached. so here is the question, would you guys track your car with 4 studs? The conditions of the track would be near autocross style as it is a kart track in shawano wisconson. speeds of up to 70 miles an hour, but I am registered for 2 hours of time tomorrow.
So would you risk it?

 

NO. and it does not take much time or effort to replace.

If discount tires broke it they should fix it (FREE)

I really hope you did not stand on the wrench to tighten them, Cause If you did- You get the retard of the year award.

 

I didn't stand to tighen them, I stood to loosen them, and It wast really standing it was using the foot on the wrench. the foot pounds sheared the bolt,

Can I get the studs at a store that is open on a sunday and replace with minimal tools?

how do I replace them?

 

http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=720159

 

You definately won't pass the tech inspection missing a lug. They won't even let you on the track provided the guy actually pays attention when he does his job.

 

Nope, no way, no how.

 

I called a bunch of auto repair shops near shawano, and actually got a hold of some people, in small towns I think the business phone and home phone are often the same number. but they all said that I should call again tomorrow to see if they are open, basicly saying that if I call and they have nothing better to do then they will help.

So, at 11:30 last night i decided that it wouldnt be a good idea to drive 4.5 hrs with a small chance of getting it fixed and a smaller chance of passing inspection

but I will be going into Discount Tire on Monday to kick some a$$.

 

as the title says i got it fixed free at discount tire, they were helpful and seemed to have had a lot of these cases, has anyone else had this problem?

 

I never broke a stud or stripped the threads. I always use the right amount of TQ and lube then wipe off the threads to make sure they have a good seat. Loose a wheel and you could loose your life.

 

yup never risk it
i wouldn't even drive like that
just take of the rotor spindle and washer in place a new stud
takes max 30 mins