I wouldn't believe that when using the original Austin 7 wheelbrace (which I always use) with good wheel nuts that you could ever over tension the wheel studs.

The only time I had a problem was the head coming off a stud- possibly a faulty replacement stud ?

The rivets are more for ease of assembly and don't take any load but need to be really tight - using the large washer to hold in place while riveting would I think need a final thump with a dolly on the countersunk head.

Tony.

Location: Malvern, Melbourne, Australia.