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Old 08-11-2018, 09:59 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Trueweltall View Post
When you thread on the first nut it's going to center the wheel due to the tapered lug nut, that first one will be feel different than all the rest.
It's better for both the wheel and studs to gently lift the wheel onto the hub center before inserting the first lug nut.

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Also the factory studs will stretch and wear out over time.
In all the vehicles I've owned and serviced, I have never mangled a single wheel lug or nut. This one is no different.
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