Tyre size question - Page 2

Stephen Edwin · Jun 8th, 2019, 17:12

The stud? That locating pin for [some] earlier wheels? It can be unscrewed and replaced with a set screw.

Nicholas Lewin · Jun 12th, 2019, 10:49

The stud (as we are calling it) is there to hold the disc onto the hub with the wheels off and to assist wheel location when changing a wheel for whatever reason

Probably to fit Virgos in the past, the studs on my car have been reduced in length (partly sawn off!!). That too presents no problems and retains their functionality...

Clifford Pope · Jun 12th, 2019, 13:45

I've always understood the "stud" (prong about 3/4" long ?) was there to ensure that the wheel could only be refitted in one position as it had to coincide with a single hole in the wheel.
It used to be possible to get wheels balanced on the car, the balance being lost if the wheel was ever replaced in a different position on the wheel studs. For some reason that doesn't seem to matter now - perhaps hubs and disks are better balanced in manufacture?

Stephen Edwin · Jun 12th, 2019, 20:22

That is my understanding Clifford. A locating pin for that time when Jo Public were "persuaded" that balancing needed to be done on the car.

loki_the_glt · Jun 12th, 2019, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Nicholas Lewin

The stud (as we are calling it) is there to hold the disc onto the hub with the wheels off and to assist wheel location when changing a wheel for whatever reason

Probably to fit Virgos in the past, the studs on my car have been reduced in length (partly sawn off!!). That too presents no problems and retains their functionality...

IIRC Videos have an indent on the mounting face that allows them to be properly located over the stud.

Clifford Pope · Jun 13th, 2019, 08:08

It's a long time since I've seen a steel wheel with the extra small hole to align over the stud. In the past I used to drill a small hole in the wheel, but it's easier to cut the stud off, replace it with an ordinary bolt, or just unscrew it and not bother.
Nothing's going to fall off while you change a wheel.

loki_the_glt · Jun 13th, 2019, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by loki_the_glt

IIRC Videos have an indent on the mounting face that allows them to be properly located over the stud.

The perils of using a mobile phone - "Videos" should, of course, be "Virgos".

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Jun 8th, 2019, 17:12	#11
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	The stud? That locating pin for [some] earlier wheels? It can be unscrewed and replaced with a set screw.

Jun 12th, 2019, 10:49	#12
Nicholas Lewin newish member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 23:35 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London	The stud (as we are calling it) is there to hold the disc onto the hub with the wheels off and to assist wheel location when changing a wheel for whatever reason Probably to fit Virgos in the past, the studs on my car have been reduced in length (partly sawn off!!). That too presents no problems and retains their functionality...

Jun 12th, 2019, 13:45	#13
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 08:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	I've always understood the "stud" (prong about 3/4" long ?) was there to ensure that the wheel could only be refitted in one position as it had to coincide with a single hole in the wheel. It used to be possible to get wheels balanced on the car, the balance being lost if the wheel was ever replaced in a different position on the wheel studs. For some reason that doesn't seem to matter now - perhaps hubs and disks are better balanced in manufacture?

Jun 12th, 2019, 20:22	#14
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	That is my understanding Clifford. A locating pin for that time when Jo Public were "persuaded" that balancing needed to be done on the car.

Jun 13th, 2019, 08:08	#16
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 08:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	It's a long time since I've seen a steel wheel with the extra small hole to align over the stud. In the past I used to drill a small hole in the wheel, but it's easier to cut the stud off, replace it with an ordinary bolt, or just unscrew it and not bother. Nothing's going to fall off while you change a wheel.

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