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Old 05-27-2016, 11:48 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by lupindub View Post
Could be I didn't tighten down enough, although I tighten my other two sets of wheel in the same fashion. Only my recent wheel's are the only one giving me problems.

It could also be due to the concavity (not sure if this is a real word) of the lug stud hole on my new wheel's is so much more angled compared to the stock wheel's or my winter wheel's. I think the concavity of the lug stud hole on the wheel makes it easier for the nut to back out.
hmmmmm........I would think that the "concavity" of the seat on a rim for a lug nut should be standardized ...... ??

Are you sure your lug nut wrench/socket is not binding on the sides of the wheel and giving you the "feel" that the lug nuts are tight .. ??


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