NDTs on front and super singles in the rear

[Hummer Guy]

I'm pretty sure a lot of you remember the issue I had with the previous wheels only being able to be used on the rear. I decided to be cheap and get 2 of the 12 bolt wheels. These wheels ended up being the worst beadlock wheel I have ever mounted, I stripped 3 of the studs trying to get these things lined up and now I'm just sick of messing with these wheels. My question is if its safe to drive with the NDTs on the front and the 46s singles in the rear?

 

[RedNBlue]

They'll handle differently and the diameters will be different, so do NOT engage the front axle. Otherwise, binding, bad handling, and breakage are likely.

 

[Hummer Guy]

They'll handle differently and the diameters will be different, so do NOT engage the front axle. Otherwise, binding, bad handling, and breakage are likely.

Yea I thought about that, I ended up putting the NDTs back on for now

 

[HDN]

What studs were you stripping, the ones on the rim for the clamp ring or the ones on the truck hub?

I ask because I had a heck of a time getting my A3 wheels apart until it occured to me that it would be very helpful to chase the stud threads with a die first

 

[cattlerepairman]

What @HDN said ! There are likely layers and layers of paint on those threads. It still is a good workout for a 3/4 impact wrench. I also recommend new 20 inch o-rings and coating them in vaseline or white grease before installing. It is frustrating to put it all together, tire and all, only to find that the darn thing leaks somewhere. I had a couple of rims that really needed special care to properly seal.
I managed to get by without a bead blaster all those years, but for those two rims I actually bought one! It slammed the beads tight and that was the end of that. Less frustration that way.

 

[Hummer Guy]

What studs were you stripping, the ones on the rim for the clamp ring or the ones on the truck hub?

I ask because I had a heck of a time getting my A3 wheels apart until it occured to me that it would be very helpful to chase the stud threads with a die first

The ones on the wheels for me