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who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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01/01/13 04:28 AM
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Just looking if there is a company that makes them in this spec.
6AL4V Titanium screw in 1/2" x 20 thread 2" or 3" long.
I know of the Mark Williams 5/8 studs, but those are too big for my application.
Last edited by fullmetaljacket; 01/01/13 04:33 AM.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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01/01/13 03:29 PM
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I think I can help,,,check yur PMs...  Also keep in mind, some drag racing organizations banned Ti studs a few years ago.,...I dont know what you need them for,,,but just an FYI.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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05/12/20 11:54 AM
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Just looking if there is a company that makes them in this spec.
6AL4V Titanium screw in 1/2" x 20 thread 2" or 3" long.
I know of the Mark Williams 5/8 studs, but those are too big for my application. supplies Titanium Ti6Al4V Grade 5 fasteners to racing car and bikes.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
[Re: sr4440]
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05/12/20 01:08 PM
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As SR said you can get what you need here https://www.ti64.com/Been using their stuff for a number of years
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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05/12/20 01:24 PM
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Why would drag racing organizations ban Ti studs?
Are they too brittle to run on the wheels. The ban came after the Antron Brown incident where the lugs failed and the flying wheel killed somebody. Probably the fault of over-torqueing but you know the NHRA....always overreact. From section 17.7 of the 2010 NHRA Rulebook: Front wheels meeting SFI Spec 15.2 mandatory. Beadlock 16-inch rear wheels meeting SFI Spec 15.3 mandatory; inner bead minimum 14 3/4 inches (+/- 1/8-inch). Wire wheels prohibited. Rearwheel discs or covers prohibited. Wheels must conform to applicable tire-manufacturer requirements. Minimum diameter on front wheels 17 inches. Any modifications and/or lightening prohibited. Titanium wheel studs prohibited.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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05/12/20 02:24 PM
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Considering the tiny weight loss and the small polar moment, the loss of strength makes this a risk with minimal return.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
[Re: Jeremiah]
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You guys need to stop showing me this stuff lol. SAME!
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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I'm assuming this is for the rear. Anything going fast enough to benefit from Ti should have 5/8 stuff in it anyway. I like to use it on anything with a spool and/or sticky tires.
I also don't believe the Ti studs are as strong as steel. So if 1/2" steel stuff is marginal to begin with, going to Ti is asking for trouble.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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05/12/20 07:56 PM
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Even those who should know better trip over laws of physics.
Famous test of 3 (then current) Porsche models (1973?).
Brock Yates notices the press handout says "the wheel lugs are aluminum".
Thinking this is a typo, he asks the PR person "WTH?", who answers "Zey are lighter!".
At that point in time, writers dare not mention the fact that trailing throttle oversteer* was still killing Porsche owners....
* enter a turn too fast, back off the throttle, causes fatal oversteer, car loops
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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I'm assuming this is for the rear. Anything going fast enough to benefit from Ti should have 5/8 stuff in it anyway. I like to use it on anything with a spool and/or sticky tires.
I also don't believe the Ti studs are as strong as steel. So if 1/2" steel stuff is marginal to begin with, going to Ti is asking for trouble. Titanium has grades ($$$) stronger then many steels, the real issue I believe is fatigue, its fatigue property is somewhere between Alum and steel, ie it has a finite limited cyclic useful life. I can't see a useful application for 1/2" Ti studs of any grade.
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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I can't see a useful application for 1/2" Ti studs of any grade.
If it's a weight issue, I would think there are many other places to save that pound or so cheaper and without hurting reliability. If it's for strength, go to 5/8" stuff.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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05/13/20 12:42 PM
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The driver's weight will vary from day-to-day more than the weight savings of Ti lugs.
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Re: who makes 1/2-20 Titanium wheel studs?
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