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Old 10-12-2009, 02:19 PM
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I have swapped the wheels and slicks possibly 100+ times and had one Lug go bad. I support the hand turn in 2 turns with a socket then use a wrench. Never seeze is a definate no no from the factory and I never FAIL to add it, Gaulling happens.

I use my torque wrench all the time set to level #3 which is about 90#ft which is what my car clubs check before events. When bolts go tired , replace them.

I would like to get another set of 20 wheel bolts if someone has a reasonable price, ebay has shakey lot sizes and costs so I avoid them.

OOOOH OOOOh almost forgot , I ALWAYS USE A BOLT TO HANG THE WHEEL ON WHILE DOING THE INSTALL OR REMOVAL TO KEEP STRESS OFF THE BOLTS DURING INSTALL. THERE IS A STICKY SHOWING MY WHEEL HELPER THAT I MADE FOR $2 OUT OF A LONG METRIC BOLT. HAVE ONE FOR EACH SIDE FOR CONVIENCE. i ALSO USED A POLISHED SOCKET TO KEEP FROM CHIPPING THE WHEELS PAINT-FINISH. JUST SAND THE SOCKET WHILE SPINNING IT IN THE GUN USING A GLOVE TO PREVENT A NASTY BURN ON THE OLD HAND.....



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