Stevie_P
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 02:07 PM |
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Amount of wheel nut turns
Bit of a basic question from a novice builder.
I have some wheels for my Indy R and the nuts that come with them (Tuner style?) only turn just over 4 turns from loose to tight.
Build wheels (Sierra ST) with original nuts use about 7 turns.
Do you think 4 turns is safe enough or should I play safe and get longer wheel studs?
The originals are around 40mm in length.
Cheers
Steve
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theduck
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 02:31 PM |
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I have more turns than that on mine and I ideally want loner ones!
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coozer
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 02:55 PM |
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Stud needs to be at least the length in the thread of the but. Are the nuts blind or open?
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 03:53 PM |
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You need a lot more treads than that I would get some longer wheel studs .
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Toys2
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 04:12 PM |
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Rough rule of thumb, the length of the thread should be at least equal to it's diameter
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Stevie_P
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 04:53 PM |
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I think the consensus (and the sensible thing to do) seems to be to get some longer studs.
What's the best way to get the originals out? Knock them out with a large hammer or try and press them out?
Had a quick go with a hammer and think it's going to take some effort...
Steve
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iank
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 05:26 PM |
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Press is best if you have access to one, but be careful if using a vice as a press
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=180812
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 10/10/15 at 05:41 PM |
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Warm the hub up a bit and they normally come out with a hammer.
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