Lug nuts shooting off!

jfiscus · 03-27-2008, 08:23 AM

Are you sure that they are the correct "shape" lugnuts for tha tparticular wheel?
I know that some wheels are very particular about how the lugnuts seat & center themselves in the holes. This is mostly on thicker wheels like aluminum though from my experience.

94Dodge Truggy · 03-27-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jfiscus

Are you sure that they are the correct "shape" lugnuts for tha tparticular wheel?
I know that some wheels are very particular about how the lugnuts seat & center themselves in the holes. This is mostly on thicker wheels like aluminum though from my experience.

Not sure enough on that. I was supposed to get stainless hardware when I ordered the wheels and got chrome :mad: . I will check that out.

carwash · 03-27-2008, 10:16 AM

i would measure the seat radius/angle of the lug and on the wheel. I would bet they don't match, and you are only making contact at a very minimal point with them, causing undue stress to them.

also, put your lugs on with a torque wrench, and i don't think it will happen again. broken studs (especially on newer vehicle) are often due to overtightening.

fabricator · 03-27-2008, 10:18 AM

ask Tinbeater, maybe he can ask some of the tech's at his work, he also works for a dodge dealer

03-27-2008, 10:16 AM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i would measure the seat radius/angle of the lug and on the wheel. I would bet they don't match, and you are only making contact at a very minimal point with them, causing undue stress to them. also, put your lugs on with a torque wrench, and i don't think it will happen again. broken studs (especially on newer vehicle) are often due to overtightening. __________________

03-27-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
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03-27-2008, 08:23 AM	#1
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	Are you sure that they are the correct "shape" lugnuts for tha tparticular wheel? I know that some wheels are very particular about how the lugnuts seat & center themselves in the holes. This is mostly on thicker wheels like aluminum though from my experience.