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Re: lug nuts and wheel studs for a spit

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Subject: Re: lug nuts and wheel studs for a spit
From: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 12:04:26 -0400
Joe, I think the question was the other way around - can we use
TR7 studs and nuts with spitfire wheels, hubs and brake drums without
any drilling?  I'm in the same situation as Brad and would also like
the stronger studs to prevent a semi-recurring stripping problem.

Thanks!

Greg Rowe


>From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
>
>Yes,
>TR7/8 wheels have the same hole pattern as a Spit.  However, it is a good 
>idea to replace the studs with 7/16x20 studs.  It makes finding lug nuts
>much less of an ordeal.
>
>Joe
>
>Bradley D Richardson wrote:
> >
> > I remember reading that TR7 wheel studs will fit a Spitfire, which would
> > then allow using 7/16 X 20 lugnuts.  Is my memory correct?  Will the
> > slightly larger studs fit, or will I have to drill out the holes a
> > little?  Reason for this question?  I need to replace at least one stud
> > and lugnut, (both stripped), and I'd like the slightly stronger studs if
> > possible.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Brad
>

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