Wheel fasteners Understanding the nuts and holts of wheel clamping

摘要

Photos by author unless otherwise noted. Wheel fasteners are arguably the most important components on any vehicle, responsible for securing the wheels to the vehicle, yet are often the least understood and appreciated. This brief article offers a basic overview of the often overlooked threaded wheel fastener — how to identify it and how to handle it. This includes information dealing with fastener thread size, seat styles and torque values. Our goal is to provide clear and accurate explanations of various wheel fastening systems that will help installers select the correct type of fastener for a given application.