Can I change my 06 wheel stud from 9/16 thread to 12mm X 1.5??

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I'm having trouble finding aftermarket lug nuts in 9/16 thread size that will fit into my ATX rims lug nut hole.

My question is, can I take off my trucks current wheel studs (sized 9/16 thread) and replace them all with a 12mm X 1.5 thread size??

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Univ/Alloy_USA/Wheel_Stud/ALY99STUD5.html

^^^ that website lists those wheel studs under the 06 ram and says they will fit but requires customization to fit my vehicle.

I'm asking because if I can change my wheels studs to a more common sized thread, I would easily be able to find lug nuts that would fit into the rims lug nut hole diameter.


I guess what I'm asking is, is it safe to do, and can I even change them out for a different size?

Any help on the topic would be greatly appriciated. Thanks.
 

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My guess would be putting smaller studs would be a bad idea.*




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My guess would be putting smaller studs would be a bad idea.*




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OK I wasn't sure. Today being thanksgiving, I was unable to go to my local Dodge dealer to see if they had Gorilla Nuts, a member on another Ram forum suggested this, as he said he has bought them at his local Ram dealer.

Also the 2 local "truck accessories" stores near me were closed aswell. So tomorrow, hopefully I can find a set that works.
 
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Found a set of Gorilla Nuts locally that were 9/16 thread and fit into the rims lug nut hole.
 
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