> The convertion you mention was a popular mod in the 70s on 'Minilite'
> wheels. They were called 'quick fit Minilites'
> and very popular with the rally boys for quick wheel changes.
>
> The mod was simple each wheel/lug nut hole was drilled out to
> accept a steel
> insert that had the standard taper seat.
Dixie, I've never used shouldered nuts ... can you amplify a bit on why it
takes longer to change the wheels with shouldered nuts than with tapered
nuts? Is it just because with the tapered nuts, you don't have to take the
extra step of getting the shank inside the hole?
TIA
Randall
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