---- Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
> Wow, I get the feeling some people just think too much.
> How many problems have you heard of from having studs on the front?
>  From having a different engine? From having different wheels or
> tires? Different seats? Hell the gas I run today is not anything like
> the gas it was designed for.
> <shrug> FWIW I've had zero problems with the studs, tires, wheels,
> seats, engine or gas.
> It's no big deal either way I'm just saying.
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
> Don't get me wrong, Thinking is good, I wish I did more thinking and
> less acting sometimes!

Well, I have been known to obsess over things that others are able to make a decision about and move on.  However, when it comes to mechanical matters, I know my limitations, and I'd like to have the benefit of other's expertise before I act.  So, I asked.  mcneely

>
>
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> At  8/28/2012 11:32 AM,mcneely4@cox.net wrote:
> >So, these appears to be a reasonable approach to solving the
> >problem.  One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the
> >studs, using nuts to secure the wheels.
> >
> >Any downside?  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
> >
> >---- Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > > That can be changed.
> > > http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/2wd-front-conversion-studs/
> > > I did business with him & would do so again. The studs are easier
> > to deal with.
> > >
> > > Rob
> > > vwrobb@gmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > > At  8/28/2012 07:28 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
> > > >So yesterday I swapped out the two front tires on my van with a pair of
> > > >older ones due to excessive wear on one of the newer ones. My stepson, a
> > > >tow truck driver for ten years now, was on hand to help the old man.
> > > >
> > > >"I hate cars that use bolts instead of having studs on the wheels," he
> > > >said.
> > > >
> > > >I can see his point. With studs, you have something to hang the heavy
> > > >tire on, but with bolts, I found myself needing three hands: two to lift
> > > >and align the bolt holes and a third to start the first bolt. He
> > > >provided that third hand. I'm hoping I'll never have to do it by myself.
> > > >
> > > >--
> > > >Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> > > >1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> > > >Bend, Ore.
> >
> >--
> >David McNeely
>

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David McNeely