Even Studs Get Tired

There has been more than one car I’ve owned in the past that came with a surprise hiding behind the wheel. You usually find it when you’re getting new tires installed. The technician finds you and lets you know that one of your wheel studs is stripped because the idiot who had the car before you cross-threaded one of the lug nuts. Thanks. Replacing a broken wheel stud is essential, and should be done right away. Your car was designed to hold onto the wheels under the most punishing conditions, but it needs all of its wheel studs to do this right. Kind of like trying to throw a football wearing mittens — you can do it but it’s not happening the way it should.If you inspect your own studs and bolts you can avoid a costly repair. If you’re unlucky and find a damaged wheel stud, you can replace it yourself without too much pain. Go check it out on your car to be sure you’re riding on enough studs these days News source: About Auto Repair