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wheel stud factor of safety?

wheel stud factor of safety?

wheel stud factor of safety?

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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone can give me a general range of values for the factor of safety regarding wheel studs?  

I am looking at general cars, like daily commuter cars that people drive everyday.  Specifically trucks and SUVs.

I would guess that it would have to be enough so the car could still drive if one or two studs broke.

Thanks for the help!

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Good guess.

RE: wheel stud factor of safety?

But driving with broken studs can affect fatigue life of other components.

RE: wheel stud factor of safety?

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But driving with broken studs can affect fatigue life of other components.

I reckon so!!!  One of THE most common failures I have seen is in 1/2 ton Cheby 4x4 with the OEM 7/16" wheel studs...man, they even break on the street with the big tires and wheels!

Rod

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