Subject	Right, you can't really rely on a formula like Grimm posted
Posted by	TriniTT on October 09, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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In Reply To	So.., 6 x 1.25 = 7.25mm or .285 in. or about a posted by JMartz on October 09, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Message	because if you have a 12x1.25 lug vs 12x1.5 lug and each has 6 full turns, the amount of lug nut taken up on the 1.5mm lug is 1.5mm more than the 1.25mm lug, even though they are both equally secured since the threads are the only thing securing them. For road cars in general, the rule of thumb is a minimum of 6 full turns to be safely secured. Cheers, JBrobst
Follow Ups	Lug Nut Grip - JMartz 10:43:10 10/09/14 I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. - TriniTT 10:54:25 10/09/14 So.., 6 x 1.25 = 7.25mm or .285 in. or about a - JMartz 12:34:36 10/09/14 Right, you can't really rely on a formula like Grimm posted - TriniTT 13:49:43 10/09/14 The amount of turns will change with pitch - -Grimm- 15:52:49 10/09/14 Physics denotes that makes no logical sense. - TriniTT 07:31:35 10/10/14 You're thinking backwards - -Grimm- 11:56:01 10/10/14 You're thinking incorrectly. - TriniTT 16:33:35 10/10/14 safely you need 1.5x the diameter of the bolt engagement - -Grimm- 12:14:56 10/09/14 According to your formula I need longer studs. - JMartz 12:38:50 10/09/14 Personally, I would have longer studs installed - -Grimm- 15:55:45 10/09/14
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