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Old 11-07-2012, 03:54 PM
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LH threads were on cars up til' the 50's. The car wheels after that era were designed to "spring lock" the nuts. That is why cars are all RH threads now.

Truck wheels are heavier and it can still be successful but various country legislation demands the additional safety of LH threads.

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