WHEEL LOSS MYSTERY
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QLost Wheels! In the L./last year we have lost two sets of twins. The first set was on the A34 — fortunately no one was hurt but the strange thing is that the wheels came off at 8.30pm and I checked the wheel nuts myself in the yard at 2.30 the same afternoon.
I always torque the nuts to the manufacturer's spec. The other set came off in a tip when the vehicle was travelling at about 10mph. It was a different type of vehicle and again the wheel nuts had been checked by our fitter the night before.
Why do we and others have to be put at risk. If the problem is a widespread one, as alleged, then why don't those idiots that pile legislation on us and our businesses, legislate on wheel nut fixings. DRH, Sunderland.
A Three years ago I became .very involved in the "Lost Wheel Mystery" and had a number of wheels and studs tested for fatigue and elemental degradation. The results were inconclusive, Commercial Motor needs voluntary funds to further research.
The EC shied away from the problem but I personally would like to see all European truck and trailer manufacturers set up a joint working party to try and solve the problem once and for all.