Lugnuts not tight enough

Old560 · Jan 24, 2021

Any suggestions on how to fix this besides a new wheel all the Lugnuts came loose on the back wheel. It’s on a Chinese Tractor enough said about that.

super99 · Jan 24, 2021

I don't know if your studs are long enough for this, I have seen a ring with new holes that you can weld into the center that gives you new tight holes for the nuts.

Russ from MN · Jan 24, 2021

That will be a challenging repair, but not knowing all the facts here's what I might try. You need nuts with a taper on them, then get enough heavy flat washers to fit over each stud, and countersink the washers with a taper that corresponds to the nuts. Center up the wheel on the hub the best you can, put on the washers and tighten the nuts, then weld the washers to the wheel center. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.

DoubleO7 · Jan 24, 2021

Since it is a chinese tractor it likely has some oddball bolt circle.

You might not find a reinforcement ring (Hey Wheel dot com) that matches.

If that is the case find one that is close. Then cut it into equal segments. Secure segments under lug nuts/bolts and weld segments to wheel center.

Doing that will be easier if the wheel center hole is hub centered vs lugs centered.

wore out · Jan 24, 2021

Go to the link below and look at Page F3.

They have "wheel reinforcing rings" which most likely won't fit you "metric" tractor, and individual "wheel repair washers".
Baum

Janicholson · Jan 24, 2021

I like the idea, this might be a short cut. Regular thickness washers will Cone to match the lug taper if tightened into place with the wheel centered on the hub. Once all of them are in place and tight, tack them. add a second washer and repeat the coning process one at a time. Weld the full perimeter of both so they compound the strength. If it is yours, you know it is compromised. if it is not yours, I would have a witnessed disclaimer signed by the owner and you and witness in triplicate. Jim

roy prins · Jan 24, 2021

Super 99 has it right -- one piece repair ring or maybe individual ones welded on -- if the stud is long enough -- easy fix but You will need a welder -- something at least 3/16 thick - 1/4 would be better - and add a lock nut if You need to ! just My thoughts - good luck- Roy

RCP · Jan 24, 2021

Find some heavy washers, hold them in place with the wheel stud nuts and weld them to the existing wheel.

Old560 · Jan 24, 2021

Thanks for the reply’s. They are tapered lug nuts. I was thinking of a washer but I didn’t know they made a ring I could weld on. It gives me some options thanks.

Jeff NWOH · Jan 24, 2021

What about switching to flanged lug nuts?

Russ from MN · Jan 24, 2021

I see on the link that wore out posted that Baum sells exactly what we were talking about, that's a good company!

fastfarmall · Jan 24, 2021

yes, i use Baum also !!!

SVcummins · Jan 24, 2021

I’ve got front wheels that look a lot worse than that and doing fine with washers

markct · Jan 25, 2021

Drill a new set of holes half way between the old ones, easy fix have done it many times

Richard G. · Jan 25, 2021

You do know that you have to remove the tire before welding on the wheel, don't you?
Major explosion hazard and can kill a person.
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showcrop · Jan 25, 2021

Conical washers may do it. It worked for me one time and it wasn't even Chinese. It was the superintendent of the maintenance department here. I think that it would be worth a try.

ss55 · Jan 25, 2021

Does the center hole in the rim match the pilot on the hub?

Ken Macfarlane · Jan 25, 2021

If I'm working on the wheel centre holes, I'm quite confident I could keep the rim temperatures under control.

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