[Shop-talk] Lug Bolts?

[pethier at comcast.net]

From: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt at gmail.com>
> The reason they do this is that it makes the wheels concentric to the
> wheel bearing.  

The use or non-use of concentric hubs to locate the wheel is independent of the choice between studs or bolts.

If there is centering fixture built into the hub and wheel, the fastening method should be irrelevant to centering.

If there is no centering fixture built into the hub and wheel, I don't see where there would be discernible difference between a tapered nut and a tapered bolt for centering the wheel.

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