21-05-2021, 10:51 AM
Despite knowing the advice I have always ensured slight oiliness on other family cars, but all had presed steel wheels which have a spring load effect. Had seen others grapple with seized nuts and turning studs, esp on boat trarilers. Oily threads even more prone to breakage by "professionals".
The Seven is different and regular checking very desirable.
Loose wheels on restored cars usually attributable to soft paint build up. It always intrigues me that professional tyre fitters never make any attempt to clean the wheel or hub face, or even to inspect.
The Seven is different and regular checking very desirable.
Loose wheels on restored cars usually attributable to soft paint build up. It always intrigues me that professional tyre fitters never make any attempt to clean the wheel or hub face, or even to inspect.