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It adds to the patina and, in my opinion, is part of the car’s journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I too tighten my wheels when off the ground and have never had one come loose.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Cheers, Mirek<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert Markovich via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> April 15, 2025 9:00 AM<br><b>To:</b> sbyers@ec.rr.com; Michael Salter <michaelsalter@gmail.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Alan Wasserman <alanwassermannc@gmail.com>; Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Healeys Tires/wheels lose<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I've always tightened the knockoffs with the vehicle raised, then, after lowering it, given it a final few whacks with the wheels on the ground. Never had one loosen yet! Will also be looking into a neat new long-handled alloy knockoff-tightening/loosening tool offered by AH Spares where the alloy business end is shaped to slip over the knockoff. I imagine the long handle will provide the needed leverage entirely missing from those flimsy two-handled wooden tools, which I've found worthless.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><div id="ydpcdae574eyahoo_quoted_4886558064"><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 08:09:28 AM EDT, Michael Salter <<a href="mailto:michaelsalter@gmail.com">michaelsalter@gmail.com</a>> wrote: <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:6.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div id=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205><div><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Sadly AI doesn't give credit to the ingenuity of Rudge Whitworth who patented the self tightening splined wheel hub in 1921.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div id=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205yqt57953><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>On Tue., Apr. 15, 2025, 4:12 a.m. sbyers--- via Healeys, <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0cm'><div><div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#26282A'>The knockoffs are designed to tighten while driving. But experience has taught me that they can loosen if not seated to begin with, and they might not be seated if tightened with the weight on the hub. My theory is that weight on the wheel makes the knockoff off-center when tightened. </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#26282A'>Here is the AI-generated response to the question: “Should knockoffs be tightened with the weight on, or off, the wheel?</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>“Knock-off hubs should be tightened with the weight off the vehicle</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>. This ensures proper torque and prevents the wheel from being unevenly seated. While on the ground, the wheel is subjected to weight distribution, and the knock-off might not seat as snugly when tightened under load.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>Steve Byers</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>HBJ8L/36666</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>BJ8 Registry</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>AHCA Delegate at Large</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>JSARCH via Healeys<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 14, 2025 6:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'Alan Wasserman' <<a href="mailto:alanwassermannc@gmail.com" target="_blank">alanwassermannc@gmail.com</a>>; 'Healeys' <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Healeys Tires/wheels lose</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Interesting. The knock-off on my BT7 tighten while the car is driving. Below is an A.I. generated answer to the question “do knock-offs tighten while driving”:</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>Yes, knock-offs are designed to be self-tightening while driving, meaning they can become tighter as the vehicle moves forward. However, if they are not installed correctly or if the vehicle is towed in reverse, they can loosen instead.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>John,</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>’62 BT&</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Alan Wasserman<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 14, 2025 2:28 PM<br><b>To:</b> Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Alan Wasserman <<a href="mailto:AlanWassermanNC@gmail.com" target="_blank">AlanWassermanNC@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Healeys Tires/wheels lose</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>Just a warning to all. As you may imagine, sometimes our wheels may ? loosen. Had my BJ8 on the lift today, checking brakes. Jiggled the wheels, just because. Rear left had “significant" lateral movement. Took the old rubber mallet and had to tighten almost 1/4 turn. <i>Very scary</i>. Please check your wheels whenever your car is on a lift. Happy rides.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'>On Apr 14, 2025, at 2:00</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'>PM, <a href="mailto:healeys-request@autox.team.net" target="_blank">healeys-request@autox.team.net</a> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=ydpcdae574eyiv4062056205msonormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span lang=EN-US style='color:#26282A'><br><br>--Apple-Mail-FD882023-116C-4527-AE65-6854B3A4601C Content-Transfer-Encoding: BASE64 Content-Disposition: INLINE; 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