Re: A bad thread

[Iain Mannix <mannix@privateI.com>]

>I was just bolting on a new set of rims this weekend and on one of my
>rear hubs, the threads in one hold decided to just give up.  Before I
>could even torque the nut the threads just fell out!  Any of you guys
>have this happen?
>
>Jim


Heard of it happening on autocross cars, although it has never happened to
me.  I guess that changing the tires/wheels 40 some odd times a year weaken
the threads.  Bummer.  At least it was not a front hub.......


I.Mannix


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