Are the lug nut washers good to use to keep painted rims looking good ??
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Originally posted by lpl87 View PostAre the lug nut washers good to use to keep painted rims looking good ??"Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience"
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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 them
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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.
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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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Originally posted by lpl87 View PostAre the lug nut washers good to use to keep painted rims looking good ??Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA
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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!
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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"!
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I just used a new set on a friends town sedan and you have to use care tightening them, get the 5 nuts tight then go back a couple of times to tighten some more, I think there is some deformation in the washers when you first tighten them.
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Welcome Barry to the VFF
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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.
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I use the washers on my good non- ob longed wheels
Do I get a spanking now?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."
Mitch's Auto Service ctr
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Read Vinces comments on his sight I have used them as well thinking they were a good thing.We have company it appears my wheels are good but I can see where the washers could allow them to get loose over time, but I alwaus check my wheels before a tour.
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BEND OVER!!!----I'll BEAT you with that Torque Wrench!
SA Dad
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Originally posted by tbirdtbird View Post
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.Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA
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