Re: Wheel Studs

Posted by PackardV8 On 2008/4/1 7:27:59

Randys advice is excellent.

Try to start the tap catching good threads from the backside and DRY! If it feels good then add a little light oil or fuel oil as a lubricant. If it does not want to start then start out with some oil. There are three different types of taps. I would use a starting tap like used for cutting new threads. They are tappered at the starting end. The other two types are bottoming taps and so-called plug taps. Those kind can be used too but mite be more difficult to gauge.

If the threads are really bad u mite consider going to a metric or next size larger lug bolt which will require lite drilling and retapping with the next size tap.

I doubt that studs can be installed in these types of drums. Post a pic of the back side of the drum here. To use studs will probably require some precision machining of the back side of the drum to allow a flat place for the studs to seat. I's have to see the back side of the drum first to determine.