Wheel bolt grade

[Eric]

>I don't think McMaster sells full threaded M16 in fine pitch. They have with
>2mm pitch if I remember correctly.

Unless I am way off base the bolt is a M14 x 1.5.  McMaster does carry these in grade 8.8


>BTW, I would use Grade 12. It's better to err on the high side in this case.

I considered this, but higher grade is not always better.  With more strength comes a more brittle component less able to handle shock.

>If you can source them locally, could you tell me how much?

The company I work for uses a bunch of metric fasteners.  When our vendor comes in next I will ask him on these.  I am leaning towards grade 8.8, but I will also look for 12.9.

I'll keep you all posted.




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Eric Sanborn
'85 4ktq

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