Three-Wheelin' on lug studs

[pbureau@attbi.com (ATS - Patrick Bureau)]

well you should always :

a) ensure the lugs/wheel bolts are tightened to the appropriate torque
(example my 85 is 80lbs each nut)
b) try discount tire store, they can order you a set without a problem.

ATS - Patrick

=>-----Original Message-----
=>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
=>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Craig Bodie
=>Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 7:16 AM
=>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
=>Subject: Three-Wheelin' on lug studs
=>
=>
=>Last week my front wheel came off while going down the road.
=>Seems that the lug studs backed completely out, and when the
=>last one came off, so did the tire.  I was going about 35mph,
=>thank goodness no one got hurt.
=>I inspected the threads where the studs were screwed in,
=>and didn't find any damage.
=>I purchased the '87 16v with aftermarket wheels.  In order for the
=>wheels to fit, someone had to replace the standard lug bolts with lug
=>stud/nut combo.
=>After my wheel incident, needless to say, I replaced all four aftermarket
=>wheels with
=>the stock wheels from my parts car, and installed the standard
=>lug bolts.
=>In order to sell my parts car, which runs pretty good, I want to
=>place the aftermarket wheels on it.
=>Now I'm four lug studs shy, and have a low confidence level in the
=>lug studs in general.  (very tramatic experience running on three wheels)
=>Here are my questions:
=>- I need to locate replacement lug studs (I couldn't find the four
=>which fell off)  I've found that Pep Boys, parts stores, VW repair shops,
=>don't have them.  Half-a#$ aftermarket wheel shops won't touch the issue
=>because there must be some great liability issue (as I have
=>experienced first-hand)  Where can I get these lug studs (12mmx1.5x1.75)?
=>- Any preventative measures I can take to avoid this from happening?
=>Thread lock? I have some, but should I use something really heavy
=>duty?  How
=>about welding.  It's permanent, but I'd sleep a lot better
=>at night knowing I didn't sell a car with wheels that would fall off.
=>Any suggestions? Comments?  Personal testimonials?
=>
=>
=>
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