Originally Posted by Bill Kapaun

What's the difference in ERD? +2 or -2?
Look at the existing nipples and see where the spoke end is in relation to the screwdriver slot.

If below the slot, a larger ERD will make it shorter yet.

Assuming the published ERD "could" be problematic. More so if different manfs.
OTOH, if it doesn't work, you could always reassemble the old wheels or buy the correct parts.