RE: Why Bolts

["James M. De Arras" <jmd@westlab.com>]

My guess would be that it's nearly impossible to mount a wheel which uses
nuts without damaging, at least slightly, the threads of the studs as you
slide it on.  While it really makes no difference, I can see where Audi
would want to avoid even that thread damage, hence the use of bolts.

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: -=Bob=- [mailto:mx@snet.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 1999 7:45 AM
To: Rex Pedersen
Cc: audi
Subject: Re: Why Bolts




Rex Pedersen wrote:

> Just a dumb question....
> Why does Audi use lug bolts instead of nuts? Is it to make us stronger as
we
> try to hold the wheel and start a bolt?

I dont know, but I have to agree, its pretty dumb. However... if you use the
tool they provide for mounting the wheel, its really a breeze.  Thay little
black plastic threaded thing in your toolkit is for that and it makes life
pretty easy.
Bob