superformance /w vintage wheels -problem

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by greg schroeder

There are many more variables which could cause a loose wheel rather than were the wheel originated. It is possible the safety wire could have been on the wrong direction and/or the spinner was loose or the wheel was not positioned securely when tightening the spinner. It's hard to say for certain. For alternate offset wheels the pins also need to be the correct length, not too long.

I have had Vintage wheels on and off the car for over two years and up into the 130 to 145 mph range top of 4th gear many times at track days and drag racing. I also have around 7000 miles of casual use on public roads. I install and remove my own wheels, so I'm pretty sure of the wire tie. I hate to admit it, but have once or twice done a wheel with the safety wire backwards. It's not hard to do, so you have to look twice. In my view and inspection and use of Vintage vs. SPF original I see no difference from a mechanical application and they even look cosmetically to be exactly the same.

Okay, now I need to ask a question regarding the safety wire. Which direction is correct? I have read both ways.

I have see where they say to wire it so that if the spinner comes loose, you will see it as the wire will go slack. Others say to wire it so it keeps the spinner from coming loose. So, which is right?