OEM Lug nuts become loose
02-28-2017, 12:57 PM
#41
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If you have never used a mallet, you don't know what I'm talking about. The mallet doesn't deal with obstructions. It "vibrates" the wheel to migrate to the exact center of the lug holes. If you ever used a mallet (or your heel, fist, or whatever) you'd know what I'm talking about. If you have never done this, you won't.
That's my point. The OP likely didn't have his wheel centered properly. It's not about blunt force and I never suggested that. He believed that his lug nuts actually loosened. Suggestions came in that were unlikely, yet uncriticized. I gave a suggestion that would truly prevent the problem and I get sarcastic responses. This forum should encourage the sharing of different ideas, not cutting people down because you don't do it their way.
That's my point. The OP likely didn't have his wheel centered properly. It's not about blunt force and I never suggested that. He believed that his lug nuts actually loosened. Suggestions came in that were unlikely, yet uncriticized. I gave a suggestion that would truly prevent the problem and I get sarcastic responses. This forum should encourage the sharing of different ideas, not cutting people down because you don't do it their way.
The issue is to get the wheel to seat properly. A mallet is not necessary to do this. But a mallet would work, given you're not masking an obstruction by using said mallet.
However, your initial post suggested that a wheel would not seat properly unless a mallet were used - so the wording may not be reflecting your message.
02-28-2017, 01:02 PM
#42
If you have never used a mallet, you don't know what I'm talking about. The mallet doesn't deal with obstructions. It "vibrates" the wheel to migrate to the exact center of the lug holes. If you ever used a mallet (or your heel, fist, or whatever) you'd know what I'm talking about. If you have never done this, you won't.
That's my point. The OP likely didn't have his wheel centered properly. It's not about blunt force and I never suggested that. He believed that his lug nuts actually loosened. Suggestions came in that were unlikely, yet uncriticized. I gave a suggestion that would truly prevent the problem and I get sarcastic responses. This forum should encourage the sharing of different ideas, not cutting people down because you don't do it their way.
That's my point. The OP likely didn't have his wheel centered properly. It's not about blunt force and I never suggested that. He believed that his lug nuts actually loosened. Suggestions came in that were unlikely, yet uncriticized. I gave a suggestion that would truly prevent the problem and I get sarcastic responses. This forum should encourage the sharing of different ideas, not cutting people down because you don't do it their way.
Thank you!
02-28-2017, 01:04 PM
#43
I see what you're saying.
The issue is to get the wheel to seat properly. A mallet is not necessary to do this. But a mallet would work, given you're not masking an obstruction by using said mallet.
However, your initial post suggested that a wheel would not seat properly unless a mallet were used - so the wording may not be reflecting your message.
The issue is to get the wheel to seat properly. A mallet is not necessary to do this. But a mallet would work, given you're not masking an obstruction by using said mallet.
However, your initial post suggested that a wheel would not seat properly unless a mallet were used - so the wording may not be reflecting your message.
03-01-2017, 12:56 AM
#45
03-01-2017, 12:59 PM
#46
When the different ideas are akin to waving a magic wand, they should be shut down. Part of what makes this website the caliber that it is, is the standards we all raise. Couple that with the value of giving someone a hard time when they deserve it, is also important for the entertainment value portion of the website
Id say 90% of my 24,000 some post are information based. Ive been here quite a wile and enjoy helping people, but sometimes you have to call a spade a spade. And finding humor in life is a good thing. Some people are overly sensitive, not much can be done about that. They will learn or they wont.
Id say 90% of my 24,000 some post are information based. Ive been here quite a wile and enjoy helping people, but sometimes you have to call a spade a spade. And finding humor in life is a good thing. Some people are overly sensitive, not much can be done about that. They will learn or they wont.
03-01-2017, 02:10 PM
#47
Whatever. Personally, I don't find ridiculing people particularly entertaining. I think the forum would be better without that sort of thing. But, I do appreciate all the knowledge that you and others share for freely here. I have learned a lot. It has enhanced my late life return to cars and wrenching in a major way. Thanks for that.
03-01-2017, 02:48 PM
#48
Whatever. Personally, I don't find ridiculing people particularly entertaining. I think the forum would be better without that sort of thing. But, I do appreciate all the knowledge that you and others share for freely here. I have learned a lot. It has enhanced my late life return to cars and wrenching in a major way. Thanks for that.
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