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i have a 1929 ford model A tudor. the rims have been changed to newer year 32-35 wire rims problem is one rear tire the lugnuts keep coming lose after a week or so had it looked at changed nuts and one bad bolt week after left shop lose again...help
That wheel should fit the A hub OK. If the holes in the wheel are worn too much, the nut will not seat on the wheel material, but just on itself. If this is the case, don't use those wheels. Since it is happening on only one tire, it should be easy to figure out. Make sure the studs are tight to the hub. Tighten one nut at a time and try to shake the wheel. If it moves, it will show you which nut is not clamping on the wheel material. Switch wheels and see if the problem follows the wheel or stays with the hub.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Good luck
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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