Was reminded today of the abuse of lug nuts by your average mechanic. Had my truck in for the annual state inspection, which is the only time I let a mechanic come near any of my vehicles. Brought it home afterward and, as I always do, loosened and properly re-tightened the lug nuts with a torque wrench. They were on so tight I needed a three foot extension on the tire iron to break them loose. Not only does leaving them on that tight make it hard to change a tire on a dark snowy night, but it is bad for the lugs, the wheel bearings, and the rotors, if disc brakes.
Improper torquing of lug nuts is the leading cause of rotor warping and requiring replacement. Also leads to premature failure of the bearings, and broken lugs.
Just wanted to toss it out there for folks to think about.
Improper torquing of lug nuts is the leading cause of rotor warping and requiring replacement. Also leads to premature failure of the bearings, and broken lugs.
Just wanted to toss it out there for folks to think about.