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missing wheel lug, what kind, where source
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:26 pm
by NY John T
Hi All,
I'm missing one wheel lug from one rim. Does anybody know what kind of lug it is and also where I can source one? As can be seen in the photo, there are two rectangular slots for the lug to fit in. Thanks.
John
Re: missing wheel lug, what kind, where source
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:58 pm
by Humblej
Just did that myself yesterday. There are no new lugs availabe as far as I know. Spare lugs come from junk rims, they are easy to remove and brase in.
Re: missing wheel lug, what kind, where source
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:49 pm
by pre15dale
I'm pretty sure I have a junk rim or two that has lugs on em I'll look next time I go to my storage
Re: missing wheel lug, what kind, where source
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:52 am
by Oldav8tor
A couple of times when I was prepping newly acquired rims for painting I've detected hairline cracks indicating lugs starting to come loose. Once you put a tire on it's hard to tell. If when you snug a rim in place the lug seems to be bending in too much it might bear checking out, even if you have to pull the tire. A good welder can repair them.
Re: missing wheel lug, what kind, where source
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:58 pm
by RajoRacer
Some lugs have 2 tabs & some have 3 - I always "tack weld" the backside for safety.