Are the lug nut washers good to use to keep painted rims looking good ??
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YES!!! very much so. I highly recommend them. A good investment.Originally posted by lpl87 View Post"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" -
I like them also
They are for wallowed out holes bur serve this extra purpose3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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they work well for me.
In some cases I have seen hub studs that for whatever reason were too short. In these cases, the coned washer will use up too many threads and in that case i would avoid themComment
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Good point Tbird for safeties how long should your studs be if using these Vince falter is against the use of these per his site and states valid reasons i however do not see a problem if you can engage enough studs. This could be a real good item for owners to check I have randy gross drums so I assume mine are correct. -
Chief, I cannot give you an exact thread count, I judge it by eye.
The engineers have a formula they use, so many threads per so much diameter.
BUT I am not sure I trust the formula, it is the same one whereby Ford started using only 4 threads per spark plug on their 5 Liter motors a few years ago, and the plugs were blowing out of the holes. What works on a drawing board don't always cut it in real life.
I would certainly like way more than 4 lug nut threads to catch, prolly at least 6.
I don't use them for wallowed holes; I use them to protect the paint on rims with good holes, and for that they work well.
For wallowed out holes i think you are on your own. Might work but who can guarantee safety?
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Thanks I was wondering !Comment
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Not at all. they are when the holes are egg shaped or walloed out...if your forced to use them, then go ahead but start to look for new rims.Originally posted by lpl87 View PostIll., Region MARC & MAFCA
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I "feel" that washers would cause nuts to LOOSEN easier.
Bill W.Comment
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They were created as a BAND-AID to correct a problem and in turn they will center the lug not on the rim...Not good....new rims are needed. Don't Recommend if you don't have to, and I agree with Bill! -
I agree, they are nothing more than a BAND-AID to correct a problem, They were made to center the holes of the lug so the nut does not slip though. You need new rims and not a wise purchase. IMHO
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With GOOD wheels, I prefer bare metal on the taper, Don't oil them.
Chief taught me, "Tighten them until you hear a "SCREECH" & that's a perfect 55 Lbs torque"!.png "smile")
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they are taking a set good idea to use a torque wrench more important to be sure you ave enough stud threads for a good grip.Comment
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I use the washers on my good non- ob longed wheels
Do I get a spanking now?.png "grin")
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Use a 60degree to cut the excess paint out of the whole to prevent chippingComment
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Have had them on the car since I bought it. No problems observed in 14 years.Comment
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On freshly painted rims or older for that matte, you should be taking an exact knife and cutting the paint out of the holes IMO to protect that paint, not using the washers....IMHOOriginally posted by tbirdtbird View PostIll., Region MARC & MAFCA
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As you may remember, I buggered up the threads on my rear axles ( yes both of them, I'm stubborn) using the cheap puller sold by all the venders. For those that suggested putting the nut back on, that wont work with this puller as the axle goes up inside the puller. I have chased the threads and now new castellated nuts will go on but I can feel about .001 inch looseness when I rock the nut back...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 1 photos.11-09-2017, 10:34 AM -
At Branson I saw these machined lug nut washers. They fit the lug nut precisely and will not pull in cocked as the stamped SS washers do. They are made of aluminum. I tap them onto the lug nuts and then thread them as a pair finger tight all the way around while turning the wheel. They will not crack like the stamped washers and I feel that they help keep the wheel centered on the drum. I passed them...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 6 photos.08-15-2018, 02:38 PM -
Stripped Rear Axle Threads!
the last post has more related thread links.
As you may remember, I buggered up the threads on my rear axles ( yes both of them, I'm stubborn) using the cheap puller sold by all the venders. For those that suggested putting the nut back on, that wont work with this puller as the axle goes up inside the puller. I have chased the threads and now new castellated...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 1 photos.11-09-2017, 10:34 AM -
My radial WW metal stem tubes came in. I have never installed tubes with metal stems, they have threads on them.
I asked Coker if i should have nuts and they said it does not matter, they can be installed with or without. I would think that the nuts would hold them in place and center them, but that is just a guess.
OK, what is the preference here, nuts or no nuts?03-12-2019, 05:48 PM -
Does anyone know if the quality of the cad plated lug nuts has improved in recent years? I currently have a mismatch of peeling chrome and marginal (best of a set) cad nuts holding my wheels on. Stainless would be great but if the cad ones have gotten better saving $80 would be nice.02-20-2020, 10:16 AM -
Ok guys I need some advice. I want to buy new lug nuts for all my wheels. I know in the past there were lug nut out there that were a problem staying tight. Also most vendors offer different choices like: Chrome, Cadmium or Stainless. What type do you all recommend and do you use the Wheel Nut Washers that the vendors sell? I believe most vendors offer the same products so what do you say? What should...12-06-2020, 12:58 PM -
Never really thought about my front spring perches too much when building my car until I saw a thread here on them. I know they were in good shape in the beginning as theres not much to them. I went under and noticed one of the special castle nuts was really bad..like some of the nut was missing on the backside. So ordered two new special nuts. While I wait I decided I should remove the nut. The nut...09-22-2018, 02:14 PM -
Ok Mitch, and everybody, Photo on far left is without using original washer but the ARP nut has the same diameter as the washer. Also there is room for cotter pin. Photo on far right is using the washer but no room for cotter pin. Both ways are using all the threads of the ARP nut. Photo #3 shows the rear puller that caused all my grief on the left. On the right is a work of art made by Mitchel...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 4 photos.11-22-2017, 10:29 AM -
I have been sitting here pondering the need for castellated nuts and cotter pins.
I understand Henry was thinking, "damn thing needs a bolt and nut, but does it need a split washer or cotter pin?"
I hear him saying that the cotter pin was cheaper than a split washer. There is no doubt in my mind he went with the cheapest of the options.
Now, today with...06-01-2017, 03:23 PM -
Good Evening Everyone,
On my early 1928 Tudor Sedan there are some strange lug nuts on the spare wheel carrier. It appears that the early cars used slightly smaller lug nuts. On my Tudor it has fitted the smaller lug nuts but the previous owner has fitted later larger lug nuts on the spare tyre carrier. This plays havoc if I need to change a tyre. I am told between 1926-27 and early...01-17-2018, 12:53 PM
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