Sheared lug nut problem

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Nov 8, 2016 | 12:24 PM

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wtroger

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The only way that lug is breaking is by movement. Get the wheel tight with the correct nuts and it shouldbe ok.

Nov 10, 2016 | 02:26 AM

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southern-old-bold

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Originally Posted by wtroger

The only way that lug is breaking is by movement. Get the wheel tight with the correct nuts and it shouldbe ok.

^^^^x2 and what Tom said. Likely nuts bottoming on threads without seating in countersinks on wheels giving a false impression of tightness

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