Wheel nuts sheared off

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Norman Webb, Sep 16, 2005.

  1. Norman Webb

    Norman Webb Guest

    I fitted mazda 123 wheels to my hyundai excel 1994 5 dr hatch. The stud
    pattern seemed to be exact and the car has probably done 4000kms. No
    problems, perfect balance until last night my wife turned the corner at the
    end of our street and 3 wheel studs sheared of with a clean break( no
    corrosion ). I've wheel braced enough tyres on in my time so I don't
    overtighten.

    Maybe the rim wasn't fitting flush against the hub.

    Any ideas?
     
    Norman Webb, Sep 16, 2005
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  2. How do the center holes in the wheels fit the hubs? If they're too
    small, wheels won't contact the hub. If they're too large, the studs
    must bear all the weight of the car and acceleration and braking stresses.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Sep 16, 2005
    #2
  3. Norman Webb

    Jody Guest

    thank some one she wassnt hurt
     
    Jody, Sep 16, 2005
    #3
  4. Norman Webb

    Norman Webb Guest

    Norman Webb wrote in message
    Since found out that the hyundai rims have a depression for the bolts
    attaching the brake disks whereas the mazda rims don't.

    Traps for young players eh!
     
    Norman Webb, Sep 18, 2005
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