Wheel almost fell off today!!!!
Wheel almost fell off today!!!! So I was driving along and suddenly I noticed my car was vibrating entirely too much and for too long to be the road... I pulled over and realized that two of my lug nuts were missing, and so were the STUDS! Of the remaining 5, two of them were loose and only one was still tight! I would have to consider myself VERY lucky that the wheel didn't actually come off.
I had just gotten new wheels and tires put on July 1st at Discount Tire.
Any ideas as to what happened?
I got it towed to a local shop to have the studs replaced, and am waiting for a phone call...
I had just gotten new wheels and tires put on July 1st at Discount Tire.
Any ideas as to what happened?
I got it towed to a local shop to have the studs replaced, and am waiting for a phone call...
Bolt pattern is correct for the car: 5x4.75 i think.. anyway, they are AR Rebel 18x10 all the way around. I'm just glad it didn't fly off and let my *** end drag pavement!
Originally Posted by Mtnm2
I would give discount a call and rip someone, they could get in huge trouble for that. They should pay for all cost and cut you a 50% off deal on your next tires for your trouble
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If they aren't the correct bolt pattern they lugs will start to loosen on their own, that's why you need to retorque them once a week usually if you buy wheels made for a BMW or other car. Lots of people buy the ADR's, etc that aren't made for our cars and they should be retorquing the lugs often. Did you buy the wheels from Discount or online?
Hmmm... Just purchased and installed my 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 Ruff Racing rims on the 1st... I started getting a squeeking sound from the right front like something was rubbing, I went to take the wheel off and look for any signs of rubbing and a stud broke right off... what kind of Lug nuts where you using?
Originally Posted by Orange Peel
If they aren't the correct bolt pattern they lugs will start to loosen on their own, that's why you need to retorque them once a week usually if you buy wheels made for a BMW or other car. Lots of people buy the ADR's, etc that aren't made for our cars and they should be retorquing the lugs often. Did you buy the wheels from Discount or online?
Originally Posted by longrange4u
Hmmm... Just purchased and installed my 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 Ruff Racing rims on the 1st... I started getting a squeeking sound from the right front like something was rubbing, I went to take the wheel off and look for any signs of rubbing and a stud broke right off... what kind of Lug nuts where you using?
Funny you mentioned squeaking sound... I just started hearing one today from my rear.... very strange, but no vibration... I think I will get it checked out tomorrow.
