Have been using some cheap threaded bars instead of wheel bolts on a track 306 as it makes swapping wheels much easier and quicker. However last outing found that one bar had bent slightly and was loose within the threaded hole, basically it has knackered the hub thread. Looks like it must have developed some play which has then eventually resulted in the failure.

Now I know if you buy cheap you buy twice and all that, but wondered if anyone was using threaded bars on a race/track car which is having regular wheel changes and whether you could recommend a quality set. Or would I be better to steer clear of threaded bars and stick to traditional wheel bolts, however will need some longer ones as also using 20mm spacers.

Any feedback or recommendations would be appreciated.

Please do not drive your car again with threaded bar for wheel studs. Threaded bar is very soft material and isn't meant for this. Not even sure it's as much as 4.8 grade.

Buy proper wheel studs. Rally design ones are under a quid each.

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230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here
309 3dr K20 Type R

cant believe using thread bar , must have a death wish

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wayne mcardle

sorry miss read thought you were using thread bar , yes just get some proper motorsport grade one and fit and forget , buying cheap doesn't allway work out

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wayne mcardle