What is the technical reason for having caps on the lug bolts?
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What is the technical reason for having caps on the lug bolts?
While I understand that the caps look nice I am not sure why they have caps on them. My theories:
1. Rounded off corners from removing bolt is covered up by cap.
2. Maybe some metalurgy problem that requires bolts to be different material and therefore needs a cap for aesthetic coloration reason.
3. No technical reason at all it is purely a cosemetic solution.
Anyone know the real reasoning?
1. Rounded off corners from removing bolt is covered up by cap.
2. Maybe some metalurgy problem that requires bolts to be different material and therefore needs a cap for aesthetic coloration reason.
3. No technical reason at all it is purely a cosemetic solution.
Anyone know the real reasoning?
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I would guess aerodynamic drag . . .
the caps extend the end of the lug bolts just enough to begin to place them in the air stream.. The caps take up just enough room to not allow any low perssure areas to penetrate into the 5 openings on each wheel. This should stabilize the cars at speed and allow for a greater and more safe top speed.
Ok, if you don't buy that . . . because they look pretty!
lol
Ok, if you don't buy that . . . because they look pretty!
lol
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