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> On 28 Aug , 2012, at 12:32 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
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> > So, these appears to be a reasonable approach to solving the
> > problem. One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the
> > studs, using nuts to secure the wheels.
> >
> > Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked the bolts for the front
> > wheels, as do a number of other makers. Other vehicles I've owned
> > used studs and nuts, though.
> >
> > Why? I don't think the engineers were just dumb, but I don't know
> > why they went as they did. I actually would like to switch, just to
> > make the tire changing business easier, but am hesitant until I know
> > more.
> >
> > Maybe I'll buy one of those hanger screws also suggested.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> > ---- Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> That can be changed.
> >> http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/2wd-front-conversio
> >> n-studs/ I did business with him & would do so again. The studs are
> >> easier to deal with.
> >>
> >> Rob
> >> vwrobb@gmail.com
> >>
> >>
> >> At 8/28/2012 07:28 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
> >>> So yesterday I swapped out the two front tires on my van with a
> >>> pair of older ones due to excessive wear on one of the newer ones.
> >>> My stepson, a tow truck driver for ten years now, was on hand to
> >>> help the old man.
> >>>
> >>> "I hate cars that use bolts instead of having studs on the
> >>> wheels," he said.
> >>>
> >>> I can see his point. With studs, you have something to hang the
> >>> heavy tire on, but with bolts, I found myself needing three hands:
> >>> two to lift and align the bolt holes and a third to start the
> >>> first bolt. He provided that third hand. I'm hoping I'll never
> >>> have to do it by myself.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> >>> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> >>> Bend, Ore.
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
>
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David McNeely
