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Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Hello all,
I purchased a set of OEM model t lug nuts. But when I tried to thread them onto my wire wheel hubs they wouldn't go.
Are there Left hand and Right hand thread on the hub studs? (I have a used set that I've near seen mounted)
All the nuts I purchased are stamped with an "L" on them.
Any advice is appreciated!
I purchased a set of OEM model t lug nuts. But when I tried to thread them onto my wire wheel hubs they wouldn't go.
Are there Left hand and Right hand thread on the hub studs? (I have a used set that I've near seen mounted)
All the nuts I purchased are stamped with an "L" on them.
Any advice is appreciated!
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
if there is a place where they will work, it is on earlier demountable wheels ('19-'25), but those are not at all for later wire wheels.
there's been a miscommunication
there's been a miscommunication
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Thanks for the heads up - thankfully I didn't spend much.Scott_Conger wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:03 pmif there is a place where they will work, it is on earlier demountable wheels ('19-'25), but those are not at all for later wire wheels.
there's been a miscommunication
Langs does carry the correct nuts I believe.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
26-7 wires are 1/2 -20 right hand thread. (all).
Those nuts are not the correct style/appearance of original nuts. The L is a big sign they are left hand thread. A good eye can catch the difference between a left or right hand thread.
Thats not to say your hub studs dont need their threads chased if the correct nuts dont go on.
Those nuts are not the correct style/appearance of original nuts. The L is a big sign they are left hand thread. A good eye can catch the difference between a left or right hand thread.
Thats not to say your hub studs dont need their threads chased if the correct nuts dont go on.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Does anyone know a good source for 26-27 wire wheel lug nuts?
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Re pop sets are available from vendors. There is/was a modern version with a slightly or next size hex & a bit taller, but very close in appearance otherwise. They were available at most auto parts stores like Pep Boys. I got mine @ a hot rod swap meet. The last ones I saw had the size stamped on them. The one's I found are un marked.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Thanks!speedytinc wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:35 pmRe pop sets are available from vendors. There is/was a modern version with a slightly or next size hex & a bit taller, but very close in appearance otherwise. They were available at most auto parts stores like Pep Boys. I got mine @ a hot rod swap meet. The last ones I saw had the size stamped on them. The one's I found are un marked.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
On the 1926-27 Ford wire wheels, do yourself a favor and buy the stainless washers offered by the vendors. They help preserve the paint, but more importantly, they keep the studs from contacting the inside of the nut and dimpling them. I've found that it's common for the holes in the wheels to become slightly enlarged, and the nuts can thread on further than designed to.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Good advice thank youEd Baudoux wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:06 pmOn the 1926-27 Ford wire wheels, do yourself a favor and buy the stainless washers offered by the vendors. They help preserve the paint, but more importantly, they keep the studs from contacting the inside of the nut and dimpling them. I've found that it's common for the holes in the wheels to become slightly enlarged, and the nuts can thread on further than designed to.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
I put repro nuts on my wire wheels. They were chromed and would only torque to 45 ft lbs. 50 ft lbs and they would strip. Even with the washers.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
Ed, I'm not questioning your suggestion to use the washers under wire wheel lug nuts; I have considered them, myself, but I have also heard the 'devil's advocate' position that the use of the washers are more prone to the nuts loosening and requiring more constant retightening to keep them tight. Have you had or heard of this problem?Ed Baudoux wrote: ↑Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:06 pmOn the 1926-27 Ford wire wheels, do yourself a favor and buy the stainless washers offered by the vendors. They help preserve the paint, but more importantly, they keep the studs from contacting the inside of the nut and dimpling them. I've found that it's common for the holes in the wheels to become slightly enlarged, and the nuts can thread on further than designed to.
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Re: Wire Wheel Lug Nuts - Question
The lug nuts are from WW 2 jeeps. I have a couple of them and would be interested in buying the 5 from you if you are interested in selling them. $1.00 a piece.
Thanks.
John
Thanks.
John