Reading the SpiderTrax wheel spacer instructions, after installing it, I realized I might have installed the nuts backwards. According to the instructions, the rounded part of the nut should be facing the hub (inwards). I used the included red threadlocker.

I've driven on them for more then 1k miles with no problems...

-Should I bother trying to reinstalling and reversing the nuts?
-If so, according to SpiderTrax FAQ: "Even though red thread locker is considered permanent, grade 8 studs of 1/2” diameter and larger can be broke loose without damage to the nut or the stud. To reinstall make sure you clean the threads well.."
WHAT SHOULD I USE TO CLEAN IT WITH? BRAKE CLEANER?
-Is Heat really necessary to break loose these nuts? or can a breaker bar do the trick?
-Even If were to leave these as is, won't re-torquing cause the threadlocker to break loose?

 

SpiderTrax recommended replacing these? If the nuts were really installed backwards?

 

Definately remove them and reinstall properly. The rounded end of the nut is mad eto fit into a recess on the spacer that helps center it on the stud, just like the rounded end of a lug nut on a wheel.

 

You definitely need to reinstall. The acorn nuts are designed to keep the wheel properly centered. You'd have 2 types of problems eventually if you keep the rounded parts up - wheels not centered to the axle, and the wheel rotating loosely about the center.

You can definitely remove the spacers and reinstall. I would spray brake cleaner on the wheel studs and let it soak for a while and then run one of your spare tire lugs up and down a few times on the stud to clean it off. Either that, or I would use a die to ensure the threads are clean. Afterwards, be sure to use red locktite again on the re-install.

Good luck!

Micah