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11-17-2020, 06:25 PM | #11 |
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Re: Lug Nuts
I think most stud breakage is due to inadequate clamping force .ie lug torque.. Plenty of fast cars on 1/2" studs for years.
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Well between Larry and my Brother Bob and the stories, looks like I will go with 5/8". Looks like plenty of meat on the wheel to drill out for Lug Nuts.,
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11-21-2020, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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If you DO drill the wheels, wait til you get the studs. Now you are potentially looking at drilling and taping the axles,and front hubs also. On top of that, I am not aware of any sleeves made to go around the stud to sit between the wheel and stud. Just the larger nut and exterior washer. Most of the wheels I have had my hands on slip right over the "5/8" stud fairly tight tolerance. only had one a tad sloppy. Then just a half inch spacer and torque em at 85.
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11-21-2020, 09:19 PM | #14 |
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Strange lists 130lb. for torque. Even my 1/2" fronts go 90lbs.
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Re: Lug Nuts
I bent a set of 1/2" grade 8 on a mid to high 11 sec. car. I use steel wheels with aluminum drums (they might squirm more than steel or iron drums; don't know) and now run grade 8 bolts in 5/8". I don't torque over 120 ft lb with lubed threads; check what torque your wheels can stand.
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