[T3] Wheel issues
Jim Adney
jadney at vwtype3.org
Sun May 22 07:20:04 PDT 2011
On 22 May 2011 at 1:06, James Lingenfelter wrote:
> I've got it working now with the studs and lug nuts/washers. All
> the VW bolts I've seen have either a conical or ball type seat on
> them, which just wouldn't work on these wheels.
Glad you solved your problem. I understand the system you're
describing, but I've never understood why it exists. I don't see how
it can possibly offer the same level of security that the conical and
ball style nuts/bolts have. I agree that I don't recall ever seeing
lug bolts with that head shape.
Mercedes has the best descriptive term for the VW style of lug bolts;
they call them "spherical collar bolts." Perfect
> I've had a brake drum stripped out in the past by a tire shop that
> got over-zealous with the impact wrench. In fact, now I prefer to
> just take the wheels in, have them mount the tires, and put the
> wheels on myself; they impact those things on so hard now I can
> hardly get them off by hand.
Amen to the impact wrench problem. In the past I've taken my torque
wrench with me when I get tires/wheels replaced. Some places are
willing to let me do the final tightening.
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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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