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Old 07-15-2021, 09:13 PM   #82
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Originally Posted by steverife View Post
I don't think it is really cross threading, unless you are gunning nuts on without hand starting them. The threads get contaminated with dirt/grime/shaving or get deformed from dragging wheels across them.
i really think this is what really does it. the only times my wheels get an air gun is when getting new tires(3 times now, but about 10 times changing wheels overall). every other time, it's by hand, with a 4-cross lug wrench.

and i've already lost/replaced 3 studs.
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