Supercars teams will use revised wheel nuts in Newcastle this weekend. RepcoSC
The series has switched to a smaller, lighter wheel nut with its next generation cars to make it easier for teams to use electric rattle guns between sessions.One was the retaining clip on the back of the nut that holds it inside the rim, the original design of which proved ineffective.
Solutions to both issues have done the rounds of the paddock, with re-machined wheels expected to fit better during hot stops. The Triple Eight design is thought to be an adaption of the original design with a deeper groove and stronger circlip to hold the nut in the rim.
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