fuel rims problem
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JK Newbie
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fuel rims problem
Alrightey then, so I just put new fuel rims on 33×12.50 18
Long story short 2 days after I was chasing my tire down the street and now for the past 2 days I've been driving like an old lady. Any advice on weather I should of re torqued them right away,which I just did after the fact and should I be worried again?
Long story short 2 days after I was chasing my tire down the street and now for the past 2 days I've been driving like an old lady. Any advice on weather I should of re torqued them right away,which I just did after the fact and should I be worried again?
JK Jedi Master
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Most comments I have seen say to re-check at around 100 miles. But as you found out, it certainly doesn't hurt to check sooner. And as I found out, looking to see that all of your lugnuts were actually re-installed is a good thing too. (I drove away discount tire one time and found a few days later that none of the wheel locks were re-installed)
JK Super Freak
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That is scary!
You might check to see if the factory brake rotor retainer clips are still on the wheel studs. They should all be removed before installing after market rims, and if still preset can cause real issues. They really serve no purpose outside of the factory.
That's the only thing I could think of.
Good luck, hope this helps.
Keep us up to date. Curious to hear the solution.
You might check to see if the factory brake rotor retainer clips are still on the wheel studs. They should all be removed before installing after market rims, and if still preset can cause real issues. They really serve no purpose outside of the factory.
That's the only thing I could think of.
Good luck, hope this helps.
Keep us up to date. Curious to hear the solution.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Maine
That is scary!
You might check to see if the factory brake rotor retainer clips are still on the wheel studs. They should all be removed before installing after market rims, and if still preset can cause real issues. They really serve no purpose outside of the factory.
That's the only thing I could think of.
Good luck, hope this helps.
Keep us up to date. Curious to hear the solution.
You might check to see if the factory brake rotor retainer clips are still on the wheel studs. They should all be removed before installing after market rims, and if still preset can cause real issues. They really serve no purpose outside of the factory.
That's the only thing I could think of.
Good luck, hope this helps.
Keep us up to date. Curious to hear the solution.
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JK Jedi Master
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JK Newbie
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Fuels
Hi -
I too have fuels, and luckily have never experienced an issue like this (although this makes a great case to go get some hubcentric rings).
Mine have two different bolt patterns drilled into them... could it be possible that whoever installed them put them in the wrong pattern (they are only a fraction of an inch different, and may fit onto the studs, but not torque down correctly.
Just a thought.
I too have fuels, and luckily have never experienced an issue like this (although this makes a great case to go get some hubcentric rings).
Mine have two different bolt patterns drilled into them... could it be possible that whoever installed them put them in the wrong pattern (they are only a fraction of an inch different, and may fit onto the studs, but not torque down correctly.
Just a thought.