On a related subject,
I am using the stock aluminum wheels, I have noticed that in between runs,
the torque on the lug nuts will loosen by about 5-7 pounds during the first
run of the day. After the first run they usually loosen by about ½ that
each run up to the 4th run they don't loosen any more. Any thing I should
be concerned about?
I check/torque the lug nuts to 95 ft lbs before each run.
Thanks in advance,
Joe T
-----Original Message-----
From: rsmith@bfmni.com [mailto:rsmith@bfmni.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 4:52 PM
To: 'teamnet'
Subject: RE: Antiseize on wheel studs causes binding?
I've been using anti-seize on wheel studs for what seems
like forever and
have never experienced a problem. At almost every event I
have attended
there was one or more racer-wanna-bes that just broke a stud
and had to go
home, unfulfilled. Many times I hear the high pitched
screams of an almost
seized lug nut on a stud just ready to gall the treads or
break.
I clean the studs with a hand operated wire brush every 3 or
4 tire changes
and re-apply a light coat of anti-seize. I also replace the
lug nuts every
2 or 3 years just to be safe.
A broken wheel stud can really ruin your day.
RacerRobb
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