In a message dated 6/28/2000 1:37:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Paul.MacDonald@PWGSC.GC.CA writes:
> Just a thought -- there are a few different types of wheel bolts out there
> -- what about the type which has a long thread length and actually goes
> along the stud inside the mag rather than just wedging the outside of the
> wheel?-- you could even have the bolt go inside your spacer, as long as it
> does not bottom against the brake drum/disc.
Paul,
I have a very serious concern about using the type of lug nuts you mention.
Unless they are a very precise fit, there is nothing to center the wheel, or
to keep it from moving as you drive. Without a precise fit, the only thing
that locates the wheel is the friction of the nut. If it is a precise fit,
the wheels will be hard to get on and off. I bought a set of mag type wheels
awhile back with those nuts, and there was so much play around the lug nuts
that the wheel could be moved by hand a pretty good bit if the nuts weren't
very tight. The nuts couldn't be tightened enouigh to prevent movement as the
car bounced over potholes, etc. If the wheels do move, wear will loosen the
nuts, and the movement will get worse.
The other kind of lug nuts, with the tapered seat, automatically locates the
wheel, and will keep it in place even if the nuts are slightly loose. I know
a lot of wheels come with the type of nuts you mention, but I'm afraid of
them.
Just a thought. Anyone else care to comment? Am I overly cautious?
Dan
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