Guys what causes studs to break on a 320i 1988 model
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Front wheel studs breaking
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Brianmoooore
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First point: No E30 I've ever seen has left the factory with wheel studs. Do you mean bolts?
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Blitz
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Many things with a car from Zimbabwe. Is it running original wheels?
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Tinaissshhh
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I mean bolts thanx for the correction, I'm using 12 x 1.5 bolts
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Brianmoooore
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Never known a BMW wheel bolt to break, unlike original Mini studs, of which I have broken many.
Does this just happen with one wheel?
Check that the hole hasn't been worn as a result of the bolts working loose at some point. If the bolt head only seats on one side, it'll put a twisting force on the bolt at the base of the head.
Does this just happen with one wheel?
Check that the hole hasn't been worn as a result of the bolts working loose at some point. If the bolt head only seats on one side, it'll put a twisting force on the bolt at the base of the head.