Re: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16

["Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>]

> If you are changing from wires to solid wheels, you really need to  
> replace the wheel studs with the longer ones meant for solid wheels. 

While I agree, I am curious : Has anyone actually had a short stud fail when
used with the steel wheel nuts (and not under racing conditions) ?

I ran a lot of miles with steel wheels on wire wheel studs and never had any
problems.  Of course I'd never suggest doing that to anyone else!

-- Randall  
triumphs@autox.team.net

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