Did the Shelby 10 spoke wheels that required the conical lug nuts have problems with coming loose and not keeping tight?
Quote from: BlackCobraKR on September 11, 2022, 02:29:00 PM
Did the Shelby 10 spoke wheels that required the conical lug nuts have problems with coming loose and not keeping tight?
Not that I am aware of in the real world. I have heard that to justify the type of lugnuts used on the repro wheels.
Some lug nut images, correct '67 10-spoke noted in middle of first image, and second image washer and shank version used with later version - made years later/repro...
The standard type of lug nut with the flat washer was on the first repro version.
As far as I can see, it is just the designers discretion?
I've used the original style since around '72 and have never even had to re tighten a lug nut.
I've never even heard of a discussion of this subject in the last 50 years.
I think the original is in fact a very good design and in addition allows you to use a longer then stock stud if you so choose.
Early 70's I had the left rear 10 spoke loosen on my 68 KR convertible. I would like to think I had properly tightened it. But that event caused me to use a torque wrench for 90 ft-lb ever since then, I never had that problem again, over 140,000 miles on the car.
Awesome guys I appreciate the feedback. JD thanks for posting that lug nut display!