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I browsed around the forums via the search feature, but I couldn't seem to find an answer to my question...

I've been comfortably and happily at a 6g for about a year now. Usually I wear glass gauges... but as they are expensive to order to replace if I lose one, I want to branch out a bit and try something new. I started looking at silicone eyelets. I want to order this pair, http://www.kaossoftwear.com/index.php?m ... htkg60q2t0, but there is a "Wearing Surface" option that I'm confused about. For the 6ga, the options are 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8. What exactly does wearing surface measure, and which would anyone recommend?

Thanks for your help!

It refers to the length of the eyelet. I always get 1/4" because I think they look best when they have a snug fit and there isn't any extra room on them. If you have really fat lobes you might want to get 5/16". Or it just depends on how you want them to fit.

Ok, that's what I thought. Thank you!