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Lug bolt engagement?
Working on this Jetta I discovered the front lugs only have three turns.
I was always under the impression it should be 7-9 or until the bolt comes through the back of the hub. Three turns seems unsafe. The rears are longer bolts and get 11 turns, BTW. KT
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05-23-2012, 06:46 PM
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Seems unsafe to me as well..
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Thread contact is 1.5X the width of the fastener.For example, a 10mm thread diameter gets 15mm of nut or bore contact. Three revs, no matter the thread pitch, is not enough for safe operation .
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Must be aftermarket rims.
Need longer studs or replace OEM wheels unless the lug nuts are made of unobtainium. I'd drive half a block at 1.5mph, but nothing further. |
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Thanks for reassuring me of my feelings on this.
Yes, aftermarket BBS rims. One lug on each front wheel is already missing KT
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Five.
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Not good. You should be able to get longer studs from Bildon Racing.
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Don't listen to these fools, yo. Lighter is faster. I only use two bolts/wheel on my wife's car.
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You have a wife?
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maybe steel wheel length bolts
used on alloy's |
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05-24-2012, 10:22 AM
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I'll get a set of studs for my 914! KT
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Gorilla Automotive 18020 - Gorilla Lug Bolts - Overview - SummitRacing.com
Found these. Should give me four more turns. KT
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05-24-2012, 11:09 AM
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Just use some all-thread. Cut to length.
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And weld a nut on the end?
KT
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YES I HAVE A WIFE. Screw you guys, I'm goin' home.
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