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Re: [GMCnet] SPARE WHEEL MOUNT [message #285944 is a reply to message #285938] |
Wed, 26 August 2015 19:01 |
bobby5832708
Messages: 237 Registered: November 2006 Location: Winter Springs FL
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I think Peter may be referring to the length of the tire carrier studs being too short to properly hold the Alcoa wheel using Alcoa lug nuts.
In the past I remember seeing a tire carrier that would work fine with the original stamped steel wheels and GM lug nuts but would not work with Alcoa wheels and lug nuts. If I remember correctly there was only enough stud to engage a thread or two of the Alcoa lug nut.
Since my memory was never that good and has gotten worse over the years I cannot remember exactly where I saw this, only that I remember it being a problem for someone at some point in the past 8-or-so years.
Bob Heller
2017 Winnebago 29VE
Winter Springs FL
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Re: [GMCnet] SPARE WHEEL MOUNT [message #285968 is a reply to message #285944] |
Thu, 27 August 2015 08:23 |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547 Registered: March 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan
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In Actual Fact, on more than a few occasions now, (most recently, coming home form the tire store) I have carried two steel wheels on the OE carrier.
Once you get the first hung on the stud, the second is no more difficult.
But, there won't be enough stud for the OE lug nuts, so I carry some coined wheel nuts and use them backwards.
Matt
bobby5832708 wrote on Wed, 26 August 2015 20:01I think Peter may be referring to the length of the tire carrier studs being too short to properly hold the Alcoa wheel using Alcoa lug nuts.
In the past I remember seeing a tire carrier that would work fine with the original stamped steel wheels and GM lug nuts but would not work with Alcoa wheels and lug nuts. If I remember correctly there was only enough stud to engage a thread or two of the Alcoa lug nut.
Since my memory was never that good and has gotten worse over the years I cannot remember exactly where I saw this, only that I remember it being a problem for someone at some point in the past 8-or-so years.
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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