Subject	You're thinking incorrectly.
Posted by	TriniTT on October 10, 2014 at 4:33 PM
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In Reply To	You're thinking backwards posted by -Grimm- on October 10, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Message	"I calculated the turns out for this specific bolt based off 1.5x the diameter. Which is in line with your statement that a more coarse pitch would require less turns to reach this estimation." What you're saying is that it's equally safe to have less engaged threads on a more coarse thread since it covers more distance on the bolt. That makes no logical sense, as the length of the bolt has no bearing on the security of the bolt. Imagine an incredibly course thread pitch with only a couple of turns, yet they still cover the distance you claim is safe. It just is not logical, and you're misunderstanding the physics of how screw mechanisms function. The amount of threads holding the nut is what matters, and that should be a minimum of 6 threads, or 6 full turns of the nut. That is devoid of the thread pitch and the distance from the end of the bolt being covered by the nut. 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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