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23.06.2021 2:44:24
At $2 each, the 4 missing lug nuts will set you back $8 and require about 4 minutes to install with your tire iron.
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At $2 each, the 4 missing lug nuts will set you back $8 and require about 4 minutes to install with your tire iron.
Someone it FLAT OUT LYING. A missing lug nut would make it EASIER to remove the wheel, not harder.
Note: A DECENT mechanic has extra lug nuts in stock as replacements. [links]
My tire shop has them in stock and will put them on for no charge. You need to find a better tire shop. There's no reason the tire can't be removed because of a missing lug nut.
Someone has stolen the security lug nuts set that was on there before. Buy another.
It's super easy to put them on. (They might not even charge you for it.) That does sound dangerous though. It unbalances the wheels, causes uneven strain and makes them more likely to fall off. So I'd definitely get that taken care of as soon as possible. here
You are overthinking. Buy the lug nuts, install them with a lug nut wrench (there's one in the trunk). Move on. The engineers did not put 5 lug studs so you can only put 4 lug nuts. Of course you can also be just trolling. [links]
sounds like an exciting way to die, like russian roulette in cars! here
I've asked tons of tire and wheel shops what they practice. Some grease, some don't, neither have problems (except when trying to take a dry lug off that's been there for years) here
LetMeBe_Frank (not verified) [links]
Sorry I thought it was a given that you do not use a torque wrench to remove anything.
lugs, not nuts. I'll keep on greasing them, as I have for years, and if something goes wrong, I'll send you a postcard. [links]
If you are missing a lug nut on just one wheel, there will be uneven pressure on the wheel hub. This can have an effect on the wheel bearings. The wheel bearings will have to hold more pressure than the others sides, which can cause them to wear prematurely. Repairing wheel bearings is more extensive than replacing a lug nut, so if you notice one missing, replace the missing lug nut as soon as possible. here
Lug nuts are designed to hold a certain amount of pressure, which is why larger vehicles have more lug nuts. After you lose one lug nut, that pressure has to be distributed to the other lug nuts. Over time, this can wear down the other lug nuts on the wheel. here
One of the dangers of a missing lug nut is that it can cause the vehicle to wobble. Since the pressure of the vehicle is unevenly distributed, the vehicle will shake. Pressure will also be placed on the vehicle as it turns corners, brakes, or accelerates to high speeds. All of these combined can cause other lug nuts to come off, or the studs to snap. The studs are what the lug nuts attach too, and hold the wheel on. So if the stud snaps, the wheel could fall off. Normally the studs have fractures before they snap, but once the fractures get too large they will snap. This can be dangerous to you and the vehicles around you. [links]
If you are missing a lug nut, it is important to have it replaced as soon as possible. It is potentially dangerous to drive around with a missing lug nut because of the extra pressure exerted on the wheel. This pressure can damage the wheel bearings, studs, and cause other lug nuts to fall off. These problems can lead to a wheel falling off.
If it is too late, and a lug nut is already missing, here are some things to know about the dangers of driving with a missing lug nut: [links]
Always use a torque wrench on lug nuts.
Do you guys use Torque Wrench when putting on lug nuts?
A few DAYS? WTF? Minimize your driving, and lower your speeds and you should be fine for a little bit, but get it fixed a ASAP. Replacing the lug shouldn't be a big job at all, except you'll need a press of some sort to push them.
I second this guy's answer and would like to add to point 3. Many tire shops are willing to torque your stuff with a proper wrench for free in hopes that you will come back to buy later. more
I was replacing the rear strut mounts on a 1992 Toyota Camry and had to remove the tires. While I was trying to get the lug nuts off, I accidentally was tightening them. I tighten these down like a motherfucker before I realize my mistake. I was using a 24 inch breaker and was dropping all my weight on it.
I got the broken bolts out with a drill and some easyouts. Worked wonders.