Automotive shops and tire makers increasingly warn that a quick re-torque after a short distance is as important as the ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I had my tires rotated in Las Vegas. One week and 926 miles later, the right rear wheel fell off while I was in northern California. The Dodge dealership where my Ram 1500 was taken ...

We've said it before, but it's a fact that few things are as simple as they look. Take something as commonplace as lug nuts: They hold the wheels onto a vehicle. That's simple enough, but another ...

The Michigan Court of Appeals threw out an award of $68,700 in attorney fees against a dealership whose service department failed to properly tighten the lug nuts on a wheel during a tire rotation.

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Lug nuts keep you safe and can enhance your car's appearance What’s less than an inch in diameter and keeps your ...

Lug nuts can be overlooked by those who choose to focus on a vehicle’s more vital components, but they shouldn’t be. They have the important role of keeping your vehicle’s wheels connected to the hub.

A flat tire can happen at any time, so it's best to familiarize yourself with the tools and process before you find yourself under pressure.

Picture in your mind a wheel that's attached with 8 lug nuts, and you'll probably see a large wheel mounted on a pickup truck; likely a heavy-duty rig with at least a 3/4 ton capacity. Big engines and ...