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[TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16

Subject: [TR] Triumphs Digest, Vol 4, Issue 16
From: TR3driver at ca.rr.com (Randall)
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:30:34 -0700
References: <mailman.4598.1308264678.3301.triumphs@autox.team.net> <D9510387-40D3-4AB4-B0EE-1045C03F7EAA@telus.net>
> 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  

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