---- mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote:
> Because the front bearing hubs are integral with the disc rotors it
> makes sense that the front uses bolts. Lower manufacturing costs for the
> rotors, which need periodic replacement. VW was keeping things simple
> and costs down, good things to do.

ok, but any downside for the owner?

>
> Mark
>
>
> Dave Mcneely wrote:
> >   VW engineers obviously liked the bolts for the front wheels, as do a number of other makers.  Other vehicles I've owned used studs and nuts, though.
> >
> > Why?  I don't think the engineers were just dumb, but I don't know why they went as they did.  I actually would like to switch, just to make the tire changing business easier, but am hesitant until I know more.
> >
> > Maybe I'll buy one of those hanger screws also suggested.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> >

--
David McNeely