[chief1richard]

Anyone using wheel studs for track or DD? Just bought a set and am deciding on using red Loktite or not. Have heard Pros and Cons.

[GasBurnlife(landapanda)]

Originally Posted by chief1richard

Anyone using wheel studs for track or DD? Just bought a set and am deciding on using red Loktite or not. Have heard Pros and Cons.

Yes on the locktite.

[pal]

+1 on the Loctite

[dvas]

I used loctite on mine.

[twin fed]

I used Loctite on mine

[M2guru]

I used Loctite on mine. DD (this will be my first winter with them) and HPDE.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Loctite is definitely required for proper installation. Because the tightening torque of the studs to the hub is relatively low (around 27 ft-lbs), as well as the repeated forces involved in tightening and loosening lug nuts (often with air tools), thread locker is required to keep the studs in place.

[gsrbri]

The only clarification I'd add is that I used blue Loctite vs Red. Red requires heat to remove.

The load on the studs is tensile and lateral, which isn't likely to rotate them out during driving.

After 100+ track days using this approach, I've never had a wheel stud back out

[M Fifty]

Interesting point on the heat - how hot does Red need to be before it softens?

[GasBurnlife(landapanda)]

Originally Posted by M Fifty

Interesting point on the heat - how hot does Red need to be before it softens?

I used blue during three seasons tracking my bike and never had issues, but we also safety-wired most bolts. I would recommend checking with tour local race shop and read the instructions before deciding.

http://henkeladhesivesna.com/blog/th...threadlockers/