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by tracy.andrews
Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Safety issue with new wheels? What's sufficient stud/lug nut contact?
Replies: 10
Views: 3730

Hey all, thanks for your help. I took the car into several different tire/wheel shops, including one where I know the owner, to have them checked for safety. The studs and nuts had more than 1 stud diameter of engagement and each shop that looked the wheels over said they were safe for driving. Than...
by tracy.andrews
Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Safety issue with new wheels? What's sufficient stud/lug nut contact?
Replies: 10
Views: 3730

Re: Safety issue with new wheels? What's sufficient stud/lug nut contact? (tracy.andrews)

Here is an image of the original Vibe lug nut. Thanks for any help or advice.

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by tracy.andrews
Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Safety issue with new wheels? What's sufficient stud/lug nut contact?
Replies: 10
Views: 3730

Safety issue with new wheels? What's sufficient stud/lug nut contact?

Half of the year I use studless snow tires, so I decided to find a second set of wheels so that I didn't have to pay for mounting and balancing twice a year. Here's the rub: the lug nuts on the vibe have an extra long shaft that sits down inside the mounting hole. I've tried two different sets of wh...