Re: Help: stripped lug bolts

[chan@seattleu.edu (Anthony K.B. Chan)]

I think the thread on the hub got stripped rather the rotor. There is really no
threads on the rotors. Most Audis' rotors ride on top of the hubs. Did you
watch them when they were doing the installation? I only take it to places which
use torque wrench to tighten, if they don't have one I insist them to use my
torque wrench and 17mm socket that I carry around in my trunk. It takes   
probably at least 95ft/lbs to strip the threads on those lug nuts, the 
recommended torque is 80/81ft/lbs.                        

Anthony Chan, First Hill, Seattle, WA, USA.
chan@seattleu.edu
92' 100 V6 Tornado Red.

> Date: Sat, 27 Jul 1996 17:13:38 +0100
> To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> From: doggfarm@erols.com (John)
> Subject: Help: stripped lug bolts
> 
> I know this doesn't require much in the way of expert advice but I'm hoping
> someone will see fit to respond...
> 
> I just returned from having new tires installed and the dealer handed me a
> lug bolt with the bill. The threads were clean as a whistle; he claims they
> didn't strip the rotor when they installed the wheel but they couldn't get
> it to tighten.
> 
> What can I do short of purchasing a new rotor to remedy my situation?
> 
> I seem to recall VW listing an oversize lug bolt for the aircooled
> cars...maybe someone knows if Audi does too. How long can one safely run a
> factory alloy wheel w/only three lug bolts?
> 
> John
> 
> 
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