How To Fix a Stripped-Out Wheel Hex

How To Fix a Stripped-Out Wheel Hex

Oh, bummer—an axle nut loosened and now your wheel’s hex socket is toast. You could try to unglue the tire and mount it to a new wheel, but man, what a hassle—and you’ll have a leftover rim. With a little patience and JB Weld epoxy, you can fix the wheel and keep it in action until the tires wear out. Here’s how.

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