[Healeys] Healeys Tires/wheels lose

[Michael Salter]

Sadly AI doesn't give credit to the ingenuity of Rudge Whitworth who
patented the self tightening splined wheel hub in 1921.

On Tue., Apr. 15, 2025, 4:12 a.m. sbyers--- via Healeys, <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> The knockoffs are designed to tighten while driving.  But experience has
> taught me that they can loosen if not seated to begin with, and they might
> not be seated if tightened with the weight on the hub.  My theory is that
> weight on the wheel makes the knockoff off-center when tightened.
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> Here is the AI-generated response to the question:  “Should knockoffs be
> tightened with the weight on, or off, the wheel?
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> *“Knock-off hubs should be tightened with the weight off the vehicle*.
> This ensures proper torque and prevents the wheel from being unevenly
> seated. While on the ground, the wheel is subjected to weight distribution,
> and the knock-off might not seat as snugly when tightened under load.”
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> Steve Byers
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> HBJ8L/36666
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> BJ8 Registry
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> AHCA Delegate at Large
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> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *JSARCH
> via Healeys
> *Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2025 6:46 PM
> *To:* 'Alan Wasserman' <alanwassermannc at gmail.com>; 'Healeys' <
> healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Healeys Tires/wheels lose
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> Interesting. The knock-off on my BT7 tighten while the car is driving.
> Below is an A.I. generated answer to the question “do knock-offs tighten
> while driving”:
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> Yes, knock-offs are designed to be self-tightening while driving, meaning
> they can become tighter as the vehicle moves forward. However, if they are
> not installed correctly or if the vehicle is towed in reverse, they can
> loosen instead.
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> John,
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> ’62 BT&
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> *From:* Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Alan
> Wasserman
> *Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2025 2:28 PM
> *To:* Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Cc:* Alan Wasserman <AlanWassermanNC at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Healeys Tires/wheels lose
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> Just a warning to all.  As you may imagine, sometimes our wheels may ?
> loosen.  Had my BJ8 on the lift today, checking brakes.  Jiggled the
> wheels, just because.  Rear left had “significant" lateral movement.  Took
> the old rubber mallet and had to tighten almost 1/4 turn.  *Very scary*.
> Please check your wheels whenever your car is on a lift.  Happy rides.
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> On Apr 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, healeys-request at autox.team.net wrote:
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