Volk ZE40X on 2025 GX550 OT

[nonamex]

I’m putting the car up tonight and will be able to give a definitive answer on if extended studs are doable with just some basic hand tools

Were you able to install the extended studs?

 

[nonamex]

I think its just not very common knowledge. This forum discussion has almost 1000 views but you and I are the only real contributors.



Are you sure you don't want to just pay to have the extended studs installed? I bet a shop would only charge you 2-3 hours of labor tops. I have no doubt you'll be able to recover 100% of your purchase price since these wheels are a hot commodity, but you should call around for quotes before you give up. I can probably do them for you if you come to West LA, but my rate and hours would be much higher since this is just a fun hobby for me.

I may have to take you up on your offer if I cannot find any willing installers in Orange County. I don't have any tools and wouldn't know what to do even if I did.

 

[nsfw302]

Were you able to install the extended studs?

No I got lazy and haven’t gotten around to it lol also if you bought your Rays pre tariff craze, you can probably make a couple hundred reselling them. I ordered mine back in November and had people willing to buy mine after I got them quite a bit over to skip the wait and after the price adjustments.

 

[nonamex]

No I got lazy and haven’t gotten around to it lol also if you bought your Rays pre tariff craze, you can probably make a couple hundred reselling them. I ordered mine back in November and had people willing to buy mine after I got them quite a bit over to skip the wait and after the price adjustments.

I'm still waiting for my set. Supposed to ship late July according to the supplier. Hopefully, you will have mounted your extended studs so I can make a more informed decision. I think I can make back the funds paid but I may keep them if you're able to mount them safely.

 

[nsfw302]

I will commit to at least taking the wheels off the rear tonight to see if it’s doable in a driveway without pulling axles lol fronts should be fine