Temporary wheel nuts?
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Temporary wheel nuts?
The first time I removed the wheels I noticed that on each wheel 2 of the 5 studs had thin washer-like stampings on them. These things had little tabs on them to engage the stud threads. I assume they served some purpose during assembly at the factory. Can I safely discard them? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I don't want to throw them away if they serve some purpose.
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Re: Temporary wheel nuts? (red04coupe)
You can remove them.. if you are installing aftermarket wheels you have to take them off or else the wheel will not fit flush with the rotor. :smash:
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Re: Temporary wheel nuts? (red04coupe)
It' all about a safety issue at the factory. The washers keep the rotor in place until the brackets go on, so nobody gets hit on the foot or the head with a rotor. :chevy
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Re: Temporary wheel nuts? (red04coupe)
Thanks for the prompt replies. I figured they must have been used for that purpose - just wanted to make sure. There was an amazing amount of rust in the area of the studs for a car built only 3 months ago today.
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Re: Temporary wheel nuts? (vetterdstr)
Get a wire brush (or wire wheel if you have an air/power drill.) and clean that rust off of there.
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