During my past two races at a very high traction track (recently treated), I have had wheel nuts come off in the main.
First time was a month or two ago, running solid in front and 80k diff in rear. The outside front wheel (and hub!) flew off on the sweeper.
During the last race, the rear inside wheel and 4 different nuts came off 4 times--always the same inside rear wheel (a clockwise track). I was using 300k front and 80k rear diffs. I inspected the outdrive threads, they are fine. The bearings are fine (were new too). Tires were GRP velocity hubs, 40 shore both times. I tightened them very tightly, but did not add thread lock.
I am curious what people think the problem is? Any similar experiences or solutions?
I have changed all parts and will use thread lock in the future, but am open to suggestions. Given the high traction, the speed and my axel setups, there was lots of stress on the wheel and transmissions--but this racing!
Thanks in advance,
Sam
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