2007 Mercedes s550
03-24-2024, 12:56 AM
#1
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2007 Mercedes s550
Hello all,
Been a while since I posted as I been working on mods on my s-class. I came across an issue that I am wondering if anyone ever had. I had a flat tire and removed the lug bolts. When I went to re-install the wheel I noticed that one of the lug bolt holes on the hub was really hard to get the bolt in and turn it. I saw on YouTube that they have a wheel hub stripped thread repair kit. I ordered the same exact tools in this video. Let me know what you guys think if this will work. I am thinking of using some lubricant to make sure it goes smooth.
https://youtu.be/4RTC9dAlpvY?si=qlGifgm7kv49JozP
Been a while since I posted as I been working on mods on my s-class. I came across an issue that I am wondering if anyone ever had. I had a flat tire and removed the lug bolts. When I went to re-install the wheel I noticed that one of the lug bolt holes on the hub was really hard to get the bolt in and turn it. I saw on YouTube that they have a wheel hub stripped thread repair kit. I ordered the same exact tools in this video. Let me know what you guys think if this will work. I am thinking of using some lubricant to make sure it goes smooth.
https://youtu.be/4RTC9dAlpvY?si=qlGifgm7kv49JozP
03-24-2024, 06:15 AM
#2
as the wheels don't fit on the hubs correctly (due to nasty incompetent engineering practices) its normal for garages to cross thread the wheel bolts
but I would expect its more likely bolt lengths getting muddled -
they still haven't worked out in the dark changing a wheel in the rain on an e class - nowone will read the instructions saying "were are so incompetent we didn't make the space saver hub the correct size, please discard the normal wheel bolts and fit the stupid short ones you don't know you have or know are required (happy crashing if you don't)"
but I would expect its more likely bolt lengths getting muddled -
they still haven't worked out in the dark changing a wheel in the rain on an e class - nowone will read the instructions saying "were are so incompetent we didn't make the space saver hub the correct size, please discard the normal wheel bolts and fit the stupid short ones you don't know you have or know are required (happy crashing if you don't)"
03-24-2024, 07:14 PM
#3
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Botus,
these are aftermarket hubs from r1 concept that are about 2 years old and it’s only one that needs to be rethreaded. These are top notch hubs and the lugs weren’t cheap ones either. I ordered the kit and will definitely report back to you.
these are aftermarket hubs from r1 concept that are about 2 years old and it’s only one that needs to be rethreaded. These are top notch hubs and the lugs weren’t cheap ones either. I ordered the kit and will definitely report back to you.
as the wheels don't fit on the hubs correctly (due to nasty incompetent engineering practices) its normal for garages to cross thread the wheel bolts
but I would expect its more likely bolt lengths getting muddled -
they still haven't worked out in the dark changing a wheel in the rain on an e class - nowone will read the instructions saying "were are so incompetent we didn't make the space saver hub the correct size, please discard the normal wheel bolts and fit the stupid short ones you don't know you have or know are required (happy crashing if you don't)"
but I would expect its more likely bolt lengths getting muddled -
they still haven't worked out in the dark changing a wheel in the rain on an e class - nowone will read the instructions saying "were are so incompetent we didn't make the space saver hub the correct size, please discard the normal wheel bolts and fit the stupid short ones you don't know you have or know are required (happy crashing if you don't)"
03-24-2024, 08:33 PM
#4
it happens when they seat one bolt with an impact gun.... leaving all the other bolts holes out of whack - the experts doing this don't notice, three others can be forced home but the fifth is way off... shouldn't be possible, but it's how they make them (also leads to the wheel wobble / random balance issue)
I was taught the vehicle load goes through the wheel on to the hub and the bolts just hold things together.... but Merc feel the load randomly stressed though lopsided bolts with the wheel running eccentric is a more suitable engineering principle - likely why they are known as taxis to motor vehicle techs in the UK
I was taught the vehicle load goes through the wheel on to the hub and the bolts just hold things together.... but Merc feel the load randomly stressed though lopsided bolts with the wheel running eccentric is a more suitable engineering principle - likely why they are known as taxis to motor vehicle techs in the UK
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03-25-2024, 08:56 PM
#5
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Hello all,
Been a while since I posted as I been working on mods on my s-class. I came across an issue that I am wondering if anyone ever had. I had a flat tire and removed the lug bolts. When I went to re-install the wheel I noticed that one of the lug bolt holes on the hub was really hard to get the bolt in and turn it. I saw on YouTube that they have a wheel hub stripped thread repair kit. I ordered the same exact tools in this video. Let me know what you guys think if this will work. I am thinking of using some lubricant to make sure it goes smooth.
https://youtu.be/4RTC9dAlpvY?si=qlGifgm7kv49JozP
Been a while since I posted as I been working on mods on my s-class. I came across an issue that I am wondering if anyone ever had. I had a flat tire and removed the lug bolts. When I went to re-install the wheel I noticed that one of the lug bolt holes on the hub was really hard to get the bolt in and turn it. I saw on YouTube that they have a wheel hub stripped thread repair kit. I ordered the same exact tools in this video. Let me know what you guys think if this will work. I am thinking of using some lubricant to make sure it goes smooth.
https://youtu.be/4RTC9dAlpvY?si=qlGifgm7kv49JozP
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