Originally Posted by Larry's65
The lug lugnuts I purchased at a local auto place are 3/4" long. I counted turns when tightening the lugnuts and they turn 8 revolutions. I didn't have time to see how far in parts of an inch that is.
Supposedly, threaded fasteners develop full strength with three full threads engaged (3 turns of the nut). But when It comes to holding wheels on, I'd sure like to see the stud come out the back side of the nut. Flanged pipe connections use that criteria.
Seeing one of your wheels pass you going down the road is a bad thing. frown


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.