[T3] Wheel issues

[Jim Adney]

On 21 May 2011 at 15:36, James Lingenfelter wrote:

>  I was told I could  NOT use the lug bolts from the original steels
> wheels, and that I  needed to convert to studs and nuts with washers,
> which I have done.  

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the lug bolt concept, it's just 
that you must have exactly the right length of bolt, at least on drum 
brake wheels. 

If the bolt is too short it will not have full thread engagement and 
it will tear out. I've seen this happen

If the bolt is too long it will stick inside the drum and tear up 
your brake parts.

Finding the right length can be difficult, but bolts that are too 
long can be shortened. Don't be tempted to use bolts that don't fully 
engage the threads in the hub.


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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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