Nut & Bolt Thread Checker (Inch & Metric), Original Version (SWTC-26)

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Customers are also appreciative that all of the bolt plugs have both a male and female part. This makes it easy to indefinive both threads and bolt head sizes. The Cons This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To use a thread gauge, first match the type of thread to the gauge. For example, attempting to measure metric threads with an imperial gauge will not return accurate results. To determine the correct gauge, a process of trial and error may be needed if the screw is of unknown origin. Inch Thread Identifiers contain nut and bolt sizes 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 1/4-28, 5/16-18, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, 3/8-24, 7/16-14, 7/16-20, 1/2-13, 1/2-20.

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Some tyres will have indicators embossed on the tyre wall itself, usually with a line or arrow which is positioned somewhere below the outer tread. Inch Thread Identifiers contain nut and bolt sizes 1-64, 1-72, 2-56, 2-64, 3-48, 3-56, 4-40, 4-48, and 5-40. Tyre and safety experts believe the 1.6mm legal minimum is insufficient to guarantee safety – most recommend a minimum tread depth of 3mm for tyre replacement.Metric Thread Identifiers contain nut and bolt sizes M4x0.7, M5x0.8, M6x1.0, M8x1.0, M8x1.25, M10x1.0, M10x1.25, M10x1.50, M12x1.25, M12x1.5, M12x1.75. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.

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However, if you can see the band and that section of the coin is still visible, your tyres could be unsafe and require professional inspection by a mechanic. In heavy rain, each tyre can shift one gallon of water every second, illustrating just how hard tyres work. Some customers have complained that the size markings are not consistent with some being smaller than others, and some with paint that is faded.

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Not so Great. Am now disappointed with sets because the 18mm sizes as well as the 7/8 inch sizes are missing from the sets.

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Customers appreciate the easy to read sizes. The thread sizes are easily identifiable as the bolt plugs themselves are zinc-plated. The SAE sizes are engraved and clearly marked in red paint, with the metric series engraved and marked in white paint. The writing is smaller than that on the wall mounted version, but they are written clearly which helps to make them easier to read. Pipe Thread Identifiers Pipe Thread Detectives® are precise and easy to use thread identifiers for both male and female fittings. They are especially well-suited for distinguishing between similar National, British and ISO pipe threads.

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Stud Hole Elongation Tester - Push the SHET tool inside the stud hole to the depth of the corresponding size. If any obvious movement is possible then the stud hole has stretched and the wheel should be inspected. You can buy tyre tread gauges that help you assess the tread depth of the tyre, plus you can also get more basic colour-coded tools that let you know if a tyre is legal or not at a glance.