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Old 14th June 2021, 21:27   #95
COLVERT
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Originally Posted by patrolman pete View Post
I always torque my wheel bolts as I've seen the results of not doing so in my job.

If you're lucky , you won't be able to undo them leaving you stuck at the roadside with your shredded tyre ! If you're unlucky, you'll find your car blocking the A1 with your wheel bouncing down the carriageway and the bolts snapped flush in the hub and substantial bodywork damage !
I think you have made a true description of poor or careless workmanship.----
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