[Miata] [NMC] Installation of rims

[Larry Alster]

The problem is likely that the rim is sticking to the hub in the hubcentric 
area, not the facing.  Take a wire brush and some rust buster type product 
and clean the hub area on the car and then make sure the hole in the wheel 
is also clean.  A small amount of some anti-seize here couldn't hurt.


Larry

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "the.jack" <the.jack at verizon.net>
To: "'Miata List'" <miata at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 2:02 PM
Subject: [Miata] [NMC] Installation of rims


> Well it's not truly NMC as it could apply, it's just
> a generic question: is the relationship between the wheel,
> rotor/drum and hub meant to be frictional under rotation,
> meaning that the studs are only used to keep tension. So,
> were you to grease each facing during installation you'd be
> relying entirely on the shear strength of the studs, which
> is NOT their purpose.
> I ask because I often have to fight to get rims off,
> especially least when the rims are steelies (the Miata rims
> aren't so usually bad). I had one HELL of a time yesterday,
> it actually became dangerous, so I stopped :(
>
> Thanks,
> the.jack / Chris C.
> 99 Mazda Miata 5-sp Emerald
>
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