Hi Guys,
I was tempted to put this in the RCR forum, but thought that others may not see the information there and need it..
So - the vast majority of my experience with wheels has been oriented about lug nuts. Knock-on wheels are relatively new to me (although I did work on an old Jag with them many years ago.
What I'd like to find out is this;
1) Thread Orientation - To tighten the Knock-off, you rotate it in the same direction of wheel travel (I.E. Left side tightens counter clockwise - Right side tightens Clockwise) - Correct?
2) How tight is tight enough? It's easy to use a torque wrench on lug nuts - not so easy with a 3-bar spinner. What's the secret?
3) Care of the threads and splines - In the world of lug nuts, I always recommend regular cleaning of the threads to remove rust, but never lubricate. I have a hard time believing that this would be the case with Alloy hubs and spinners as my experience has been to always lubricate alloy threads to keep them from galling. So it is with this thought that I would think a thing coating of anti-seize on the splines and threads may be a good idea. Your thoughts?
4) Wiring the spinners to keep them in place - I can't think of a reason not to but see so few cars that are actually wired. Anything you'd like to share?
5) Dissimilar metals - How to prevent corrosion between the knock off hub and the bolt-on spindle hub. I would think that a thin treatment of anti-sieze would be appropriate..
So - I ask you these questions my brothers in Forty.. What say you?
Thanks!!!
I was tempted to put this in the RCR forum, but thought that others may not see the information there and need it..
So - the vast majority of my experience with wheels has been oriented about lug nuts. Knock-on wheels are relatively new to me (although I did work on an old Jag with them many years ago.
What I'd like to find out is this;
1) Thread Orientation - To tighten the Knock-off, you rotate it in the same direction of wheel travel (I.E. Left side tightens counter clockwise - Right side tightens Clockwise) - Correct?
2) How tight is tight enough? It's easy to use a torque wrench on lug nuts - not so easy with a 3-bar spinner. What's the secret?
3) Care of the threads and splines - In the world of lug nuts, I always recommend regular cleaning of the threads to remove rust, but never lubricate. I have a hard time believing that this would be the case with Alloy hubs and spinners as my experience has been to always lubricate alloy threads to keep them from galling. So it is with this thought that I would think a thing coating of anti-seize on the splines and threads may be a good idea. Your thoughts?
4) Wiring the spinners to keep them in place - I can't think of a reason not to but see so few cars that are actually wired. Anything you'd like to share?
5) Dissimilar metals - How to prevent corrosion between the knock off hub and the bolt-on spindle hub. I would think that a thin treatment of anti-sieze would be appropriate..
So - I ask you these questions my brothers in Forty.. What say you?
Thanks!!!