alexg1965
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 06:04 PM |
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Question regarding wheel thread length
Does any one have any idea how much thread should be available for the wheel nuts to fit on. I don't seem to have that much (20mm?) with my new
wheels and am wondering whether or not to fit longer studs.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 06:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along in a moment, but I have always been told that any bolt/stud should always have at least 3
threads showing through the nut.
(Unless they are closed wheel nuts of course  )
HTH 
[Edited on 3/5/10 by Daddylonglegs]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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mad4x4
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 06:14 PM |
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You need to have about a thread & 1/2 showing once the Wheel and nut is on unless the nut is closed at the end.... However a closed nut may not be
allow be allowed at SVA/IVA (can;t remember that one)
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 06:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad4x4
However a closed nut may not be allow be allowed at SVA/IVA (can;t remember that one)
Oh poo! Guess what nuts I'm using 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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brianthemagical
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 06:18 PM |
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Depending on thread pitch, you want the nut to cover at least the dia of the stud, then the stud will fail not the thread.
All in theory though.
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designer
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 06:37 PM |
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1 1/2 to 2 threads must protrude from the nut.
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wicket
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| posted on 3/5/10 at 09:30 PM |
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See link in my second posting here for detailed info.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=53769
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alexg1965
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| posted on 4/5/10 at 06:12 AM |
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Thanks all for the info. I too have closed end wheel nuts which passed SVA in 2005. I'll measure up the exposed thread this morning.
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