This should have been my first BMW mod...

[@rickpotter775]

I too have been putting off doing the stud conversion. It’s just so much easier. However, I’ve been using wheel hangar studs in the interim. They work really well for those that haven’t converted or don’t want too. Awesome vid as usual!!

[@TommyLGarage]

I think studs make it less likely that you scratch the inner part of the wheel where the nut goes

[@hkindahouse1]

For cars without studs, I use a wheel hanger. Just take off top bolt, put on the wheel hanger and it works just as good.

[@TommyLGarage]

Good option too

[@TheSimplexArtz]

i think GTs hood and facelift headlights would look amazing ;)

[@TommyLGarage]

Hood maybe. Headlights are too expensive and she’s no beauty queen

[@TheSimplexArtz]

Tommy L Garage she defently is ;) maybe if you sell the Blacked out ones they are Not thst expensive anymore ;) i think Some Carbon along the hood would Look Great again !

[@jmciver767]

About time, your back will thank you now ;-)... Glad to see you also went with the "beefier" thread conversion (14x1.25 to 14x1.5) as well since the more course thread is more robust and less prone to cross threading. A tip for you (and others) , after you wash your car, take it for a spin around the block to help get any residual water out from around the studs and nut threads (even if you use a blower to help dry your car). That little technique will help prevent the onset of corrosion of your studs...

[@TommyLGarage]

Good call on the drying. I’ll do that. Thanks.

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

Hey Tommy. Yeah this mod makes it supper easy to swap out wheels. For me personally I prefer the bmw wheel bolts, for two reasons; the locking key is unique and cannot be replicated easily and I fear the studs are going to break when I go to crack open the wheel nuts.

[@TommyLGarage]

I had them at the track and they worked well. I also observed many hardcore racers and they all had studs. Hhmm

[@CJatplay]

No one mowing their lawn while you filmed! Congrats on the timing 😁

[@TommyLGarage]

Lmao so true!!

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

hashahsh, so true!

[@liuxinshang6719]

These wheels look absolutely gorgeous

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Yea man! It’s sooo easy now!

[@TommyLGarage]

So easy even TLG can do it!

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

Such a great and simple update. You should really be using Red thread locker on those though.

[@TommyLGarage]

Hhmmm I might redo it

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

@@TommyLGarage I waffled around on this for a long time before pulling the trigger. While I was concerned that red thread locker would be more permanent than I wanted, the instructions for all the stud kits I have seen specify red. The big concern is probably when removing a nut, you don't want the stud to back out at all. Especially as mentioned earlier, the tightening torque of the stud is pretty low compared to the tightening torque of the nuts.

[@mickpov4708]

Love the track set up

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Me too

[@thundertwonk2250]

When you put the spacer on my jaw literally dropped. So. Easy.

[@TommyLGarage]

I told you !!

[@joseurbaez8869]

Cheaper than a conversion kit as well

[@l-abi]

The irony that when he put on the wheel with the bolts it didn't make any sound, but when he installed the studs and put the wheel on... all kinds of noises.

[@TommyLGarage]

Good point !

[@2be1withU]

The studs will scratch some area of the wheel more. I think the whole point of studs are faster wheel changes and switching from no spacer and placing spacer is easier without having a whole new set of wheel bolts.

[@l-abi]

Yeah I do agree they make some things easier, but as in all things in life, everthing has it‘s pros and cons. Nothing against studs but it was kinda funny in this video demonstration.

[@justinbaker6406]

Why not use an aluminum wheel pin guide? Makes change tires pretty quick and easy with regular studs.

[@TommyLGarage]

I like these studs. I like how they stick out

[@tsamonte]

How about when you want to take the studs off? I imagine it would be difficult with the threadlocker on?

[@sickvendetta9]

Your editing is so satisfying

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha thanks !

[@lilhotdog7011]

you have that bad boy stanced to perfection dude.

[@TommyLGarage]

Took me a while to get it right

[@cat-tasticc]

That's a sick mod, nice. Dude you're a great youtuber, did you know that ? Hope you had a great day on the track!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!!!

[@raroxburgh]

Hey Tommy, thanks for the video. Question, do you have the link to the locking nuts which make it harder to steal the wheels?

[@matthewdasilva5871]

I would also like to know if there are wheel locks for people running a stud conversion kit

[@TommyLGarage]

I’m trying to get a link. I bought them over the phone. Will update the description soon

[@matthewdasilva5871]

Thank you

[@raroxburgh]

@@TommyLGarage Thanks Tommy, looking forward to getting some.

[@jg_media9]

Stud Conversion is an absolute must 💯

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed!

[@JaZoN_XD]

Personally whenever I torque my wheels down I'm always more comfortable doing it while they're still hanging in the air so you're not putting pressure on the studs/nuts/wheel lug interface when you drop it on the ground. I guess it's harder to do with RWD car but maybe get something to press the brakes or something :p

[@Potenza415]

This is what we do in our garage. If potentially one of the nuts is not 100% seated and you drop the weight of the car onto the wheel, torque it as much as you want but that wheel will not be considered tightened if it's being torqued crooked

[@TommyLGarage]

Great points. What I do it I re-torque then after a short drive

[@Potenza415]

@@TommyLGarage yes this is good to do! Better safe than sorry

[@JaZoN_XD]

@@TommyLGarage Ah, that's good. In my experience (although not high performance cars), as long as I torque it down while the wheel is in the air, I never had any issue with needing to re-torque it. Nothing is ever loose. When I first started working on cars and I dropped the car to the ground before torquing, there were times stuff came loose especially if there's lots of temperature difference (winter time)

[@xfivemtiwtiw789]

Just wonder what brand is that floor jack you used?

[@TommyLGarage]

Harbor freight !

[@silverz9885]

Awesome channel. Great small mod that makes your life easier! Car looks great.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for watching !

[@kindafast6712]

One question. Can you just take an Ellen wrench and unscrew the stud instead of the nut while on the car?

[@TommyLGarage]

Nope. Thread locker keeps it in place.

[@ethannguyen2092]

The boop boop got me, shoutout to Kies 😂

[@TommyLGarage]

Good ear !

[@chowfunish]

Where can I get wheel locks after the stud conversion?

[@TommyLGarage]

Kies Motorsports sells them

[@MarkCalica]

Thank you for calling it wheels and not rims... and yes wheels studs are so much easier when you change wheels during seasons or track days. Done it on my GTI right away lol...

[@TommyLGarage]

Good point. I swap wheels a few times a month so this is a time saver for sure.

[@reshadstv5419]

Great video tommy really like the new mod 🔥🔥🔥

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks as always !

[@maickdaenen987]

Hi Tommy. Nice video! I noticed your BMW emblems being weighted. Is this OEM? Anywhere I can get those? Thanks!

[@rickpotter775]

Sorry to jack your thread. I noticed you were looking for the floating center caps. I bought mine from Amazon. They are OEM BMW parts not a knockoff or anything. And they look great! Here is the link. www.amazon.com/dp/B07T3GTYF6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_GxFhFb

[@maickdaenen987]

@@rickpotter775 Thank you very much!

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes oem :)

[@argenishenriquez6126]

Hi Tommy, What spec did you torque the nuts to?

[@TommyLGarage]

110 lb/ft

[@kimiiii2130]

Same as mine..Apex SM-10 with Toyo r888R

[@Steveindajeep]

Tommy, your link went to "CONVERSION STUD 14 x 1.25-14 x 1.5 78mm" but i dont see the locking nuts in 14x1.5mm. I only see them available in 14x1.25mm. Is the link wrong? DId you go with a 14x1.25mm stud?

[@TommyLGarage]

I called them up and bought over the phone Tell them to give you what they sold me.

[@Steveindajeep]

@@TommyLGarage Thanks Tommy, ill have to do that. Thanks for the quick response too.

[@mariodr1067]

where did you get the locking nuts?

[@TommyLGarage]

Kies Motorsports

[@Breezy2310]

Tommy, great video. What exact torque wrench are you using and also what type of brand is your air gun for wheel nuts?

[@TommyLGarage]

I just added it to the description of the video. Enjoy!

[@MrJquondude]

Wait I want to see the lock nuts because with the stud converters the front hex is exposed. What stops people from unscrews the wheels from the studs?

[@TommyLGarage]

You can’t unscrew using the hex. They’re designed to reform. There’s a special removal procedure that’s required.

[@michaelseagrave9560]

@@TommyLGarage and that is? Only asking because I have these installed and getting ready to remove them because after 6 months they're starting to rust up and they look terrible. Want to take them off.

[@arov235]

Great video Tommy! What stud length would you choose for a flush look?

[@TommyLGarage]

I went with 78mm only to one day be able to accommodate spacers.

[@jkpisces]

is there any worry on the stock charge cooler leaking ? should it be upgraded although for stage 1 reflash?

[@TommyLGarage]

If it’s not broken - don’t fix it

[@jkpisces]

@@TommyLGarage just worry its too late

[@matthewdasilva5871]

Where did you get the locking wheel studs and what size are these studs?

[@TommyLGarage]

I linked it all in the description. Got it all from Kies. For locking you need to call them

[@sefirot2101]

Hello, I really like what you are doing and your mods. I have a 2015 M3 and I’m starting to do some mods but I can’t find some of your items or when I find them shipping is too expensive because I live in EU (Switzerland exactly)

[@TommyLGarage]

Ouch sorry. International shipping is so expensive from the US.

[@sefirot2101]

Tommy L Garage Sometimes we have to pay more for shipping than the item itself 😂

[@michaelseagrave9560]

How do I take these off once installed with red thread locker? My studs have rusted and look bad. I want to go back to OEM BMW bolts but having a hard time removing them. Any ideas?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes. You need two nuts. Lock one against the other and start undoing them.

[@2be1withU]

And some heat to break the bond.

[@Tonybagadonuts27]

Looking good buddy!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks pal!

[@fatbikedaddy8644]

The BMW is my first car ever without studs and I have been wondering why they did it this way every time I change my tires, but always assuming that there must have been some kind of German smart reason. Now that I see this upgrade kit, I really wonder why they did it this way!

[@TommyLGarage]

Me too!!!!

[@jbrown7403]

Great vid as always. I’ve been thinking about doing this in my F82 w/ silver 666s but I haven’t because I thought the black nuts would look odd on silver wheels. It would be great to see your fancy RF wheels with the new studs 👍

[@TommyLGarage]

I’ll swap my wheels back soon so we will see

[@mattido123]

I'd remove the wheel center caps for track use.

[@TommyLGarage]

How come ?

[@mattido123]

@@TommyLGarage they can potentially fall out on track

[@bendillingham8063]

When did you get apex’s?

[@TommyLGarage]

Beginning of this track season.

[@lallen968]

I checked your link, they dont ship to canada. where else I can get it?

[@TommyLGarage]

Have you tried amazon ?

[@peekeesh]

What's the specs of the wheels and tires?

[@TommyLGarage]

Here is the info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYCrfZulrph6b5Y

[@iryan2714]

What spacers are those sir ?

[@TommyLGarage]

7.5mm

[@saga0796]

The funny thing, I just did mine yesterday..

[@TommyLGarage]

Liking them so far ?

[@saga0796]

@@TommyLGarage I love them, makes life easier...

[@Bennoouuzz]

hello, what torque do you serve the original wheels? thank you

[@TommyLGarage]

110

[@Bennoouuzz]

It's a little ready 150 nm. OK, thanks

[@ronaldsanmiguel1545]

What’s your specs on the wheels and tires?

[@TommyLGarage]

10 front and 11 rear 275/35 front and 305 35 rear

[@Antimatter.]

All the years I owned EURO cars I have been using wheel hangers studs , allows you to get the wheels off even further from the car without damage and I have Carbon Ceramics so there important .www.amazon.com/Black-Wheel-Hanger-Alignment-Guide/dp/B07RP2V97S Also I recommend future classic spacers by IND the absolute best spacers they utilize the rotor hub bolt to hold the spacers fixed to the hub they can’t get unaligned or fall off , they give you a complete kit everything needed with the spacers

[@TommyLGarage]

Stud conversion looks cooler !

[@elpena7547]

I've done the same for years, but if you change tires often, say for tracking , then studs is the way go. It doesn't look as clean as the lugs, in my opinion, but it does look more purposeful and aggressive

[@Antimatter.]

Elio Alfonso This definitely makes sense!

[@Steveindajeep]

i knew this was coming hahaha. Much better in so many ways.

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed!

[@michaelcondrey8681]

Will this kit fit 08 328xi stock rims

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes it will

[@michaelcondrey8681]

@@TommyLGarage oh damm thank u , keep up the good work

[@ethankim0414]

Great! Tommy you did listen my advise haha.

[@TommyLGarage]

I sure did. Thanks!

[@sefirot2101]

Again.... not available in EU 😢

[@TommyLGarage]

I could mail it to you we can maybe work something out

[@sefirot2101]

Tommy L Garage Of course, I'd be very grateful [e-mail]

[@jonnellas7680]

That’s the first mode I did to my car lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Nice !

[@yashahouse]

Where's Waldo drives an M3?

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha I love this shirt

[@hiphopsocnroc]

finally lol. car is looking proper!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Took me 3 years

[@OMERDULI]

Leave the car in the south bronx overnight lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Let me try. Would make a great video !

[@Ratalala]

Cry later, when the hexagon sockets become rounded😈😁

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s not how you remove them

[@_jovian]

all you have to do is get a stud hanger for a few dollars...

[@TommyLGarage]

Also a good solution.

[@Gabasto]

dream car

[@TommyLGarage]

One day!

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

very nice !, pozdro

[@TommyLGarage]

A no dzieki!

[@JMD535]

...a would be thief now knows the Allen Wrench (tool) size,...as well as knows the Studs are tightened to just 25-ftlbs,....that lugbolt Lock doesn't mean diddly since a thief can just use an Allen Wrench and remove all 5 studs! If they want your wheels,...our wheels,....bad enough they will get them!

[@TommyLGarage]

JMD535 yes but you cannot unscrew the studs with Allen bolts. They are designed to break. You unscrew them by locking two nuts in place.

[@JMD535]

@@TommyLGarage ,..they are designed to break off",.... Sir, this is good! May I ask what is "designed to break off"?...the end of the stud or the Allen wrench tool?

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

@@JMD535 They aren't designed to break off. Once the thread locker has cured (should be red not blue) then if you try and remove with the allen head, you will strip the hole because of the torque required. The allen is just for ease of installation. As Tommy says, Double nut is really the only way to remove.

[@JMD535]

@@JVR_Funwithdesign 10-4!

[@2be1withU]

@@JVR_Funwithdesign Correct. Should use red thread locker for this application. The allen head is use to install this particular stud. If you bought the bulletnose studs then you have to go with two nuts for install. And also buy longer studs, just in case you decide to use a spacer such as 15mm spacers for rear of the E46 M3. Removing is a little more complicated with two nuts, crow bar or some way to stop the hub from rotating and possible some heat from a torch to loosen up the red thread locker

[@micraw714]

Scrolling through the comments looking for cheesy "stud" jokes. Haha guess I'm the only immature one here! 🤣

[@TommyLGarage]

we are all studs here!

[@jliao3100]

The locking nuts don’t help right? People have all kinds of tools to steal wheels.

[@TommyLGarage]

Maybe you’re right

[@gunjannagpal9255]

where is your hair gone mate?

[@TommyLGarage]

Gunjan Nagpal kids and stressful work means lots of stress.

[@Fadamaque]

First

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s what she said !

[@xXeFilmsXx]

Oh I’m early lol

[@xXeFilmsXx]

Before this video starts, judging from intro it’s studs

[@xXeFilmsXx]

Damn I’m right lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Good call!