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V.4.2 Wheel Attachment

V.4.2.1 Any wheel mounting system that uses a single retaining nut must incorporate a device to retain the nut and the wheel if the nut loosens.

A second nut (jam nut) does not meet this requirement

V.4.2.2 Teams using modified lug bolts or custom designs must provide proof that Good Engineering Practices have been followed in their design.

V.4.2.3 If used, aluminum wheel nuts must be hard anodized and in pristine condition.