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  1. Wheelguy24

    Lug nut seat lubrication

    If you are using the same lugs a re-torque is not needed every time the wheels are taken off. It you install new lugs, they should be checked within the first 100 miles (lugs heating up and expanding for first time and possible loss of retention)
  2. Wheelguy24

    TRA J contour

    In the "round/round" J contour in automotive wheels, I have noticed an indent under the inboard round hump on the barrel. It matches the profile of the round hump perfectly. Some wheels have it, some do not. I hope hoping someone could let me know the reason for the hump indent in this...
  3. Wheelguy24

    Lug nut seat lubrication

    In my experience, and I could be wrong,the only reason anti seize is needed is to protect the stud or lug from doing just that. I have only ever seen studs/lugs with it when installation was performed incorrectly in the first place, causing cross threading. Personally I would steer away from...
  4. Wheelguy24

    Wheel Design

    I believe both of the companies you mentioned still measure by hand but that data is not distributed. I have not checked with brake manufacturers yet as I do not know who manufactures brakes for individual OEMs.
  5. Wheelguy24

    Wheel Design

    I am looking for help and seeing if someone can point me in the right direction. When designing wheels, an important aspect is spoke clearance for brake caliper profiles. I am having a difficult time securing brake profiles to design wheels around. Besides measuring each vehicle the old...

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