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Review on ROP Shop Carrier Hardware Enclosed by Dontra Majmudar

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Loose Tire Bolts - External Accessory

I bought this after losing the stock tire on my RV. It was easy enough to install and holds firmly to the RV bumper. But I've noticed that when driving off-road, the nuts that hold the tires loosen within a short time. On my most recent trip we drove about 60 miles on a fairly slippery dirt road. Before driving, I tighten the bolts with a torque wrench. I had to get tightened at camp before returning home and when we got back the nuts were loose with my fingers. The problem is twofold. First, the locations of the slots for attaching the tire are grooved rather than in one location. It offers some mounting flexibility. Because of this, however, the bolts are not held in place very securely. This allows the bolts to wobble and move. Also, the configuration allowed me to only install two mounting bolts in the tire instead of three or four. Second, the nuts do not rest against the rim of the tire, which in turn means there is clearance. So if you're driving on a slightly bumpy road, tire movement will cause the nuts to eventually loosen.

Pros
  • Automotive
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  • Some Errors