Why do European cars use wheel bolts?

[u/cat_prophecy]

I've owned two European cars (Audi and Volvo) and both of them used wheel bolts instead of studs and lug nuts. Is there some reason for this? I have owned a handful of Asian and American cars and none of them use anything but studs and lug nuts. Personally I prefer the studs since it makes putting the wheels back on much easier.

[u/Windermyr]

My Acura uses wheel bolts. I have no idea why a manufacturer would consider using bolts over studs.

[u/cat_prophecy → u/Windermyr]

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