Three-Wheelin' on lug studs

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

    I had studs/jugs on my first scirocco. Needed em cause i had Enkei open-lug 5 spoked wheels.
Bought the studs from western auto back in '93. Had no issues with wheels falling off or anything.
Al

Allyn Malventano, ETC(SS), USN
87 Rieger GTO Scirocco 16v (daily driver, 170k, rocco #6)
86 Kamei Twin 16V Turbo Scirocco GTX ('it has begun', rocco #7)
87 Jetta 8v Wolfsburg 2dr (daily driver, 260k, 0 rattles, original clutch, driveshafts, wheels :)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Bodie" <cbodie2000@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 8:16 AM
Subject: Three-Wheelin' on lug studs


> Last week my front wheel came off while going down the road.
> Seems that the lug studs backed completely out, and when the
> last one came off, so did the tire.  I was going about 35mph,
> thank goodness no one got hurt.
> I inspected the threads where the studs were screwed in,
> and didn't find any damage.
> I purchased the '87 16v with aftermarket wheels.  In order for the
> wheels to fit, someone had to replace the standard lug bolts with lug
> stud/nut combo.
> After my wheel incident, needless to say, I replaced all four aftermarket
> wheels with
> the stock wheels from my parts car, and installed the standard
> lug bolts.
> In order to sell my parts car, which runs pretty good, I want to
> place the aftermarket wheels on it.
> Now I'm four lug studs shy, and have a low confidence level in the
> lug studs in general.  (very tramatic experience running on three wheels)
> Here are my questions:
> - I need to locate replacement lug studs (I couldn't find the four
> which fell off)  I've found that Pep Boys, parts stores, VW repair shops,
> don't have them.  Half-a#$ aftermarket wheel shops won't touch the issue
> because there must be some great liability issue (as I have
> experienced first-hand)  Where can I get these lug studs (12mmx1.5x1.75)?
> - Any preventative measures I can take to avoid this from happening?
> Thread lock? I have some, but should I use something really heavy duty?  How
> about welding.  It's permanent, but I'd sleep a lot better
> at night knowing I didn't sell a car with wheels that would fall off.
> Any suggestions? Comments?  Personal testimonials?
>
>
>
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