Ever got your nuts stuck?

Fuzzzy · 02-16-2019, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I agree with above as the suspected cause

Back when I had an S14, as shop over tightened the nuts on a rear wheel. The studs snapped on the freeway and a damn wheel came OFF THE CAR. I was totally lucky to be near the shoulder and skidded into a safe area without causing a wreck. When we got the car to a shop, the studs were shorn off

Not tightening the nuts will cause the same thing. Don't ask me how I know. (I think I posted the story in a thread here titled something like "What's the Stupidest Thing You Have Ever Done with a Car.")

Quicksilvers · 02-16-2019, 01:28 PM

Definitely be selective what tire shops you bring your Z to. If you do use a air tool when removing or installing lug nuts be careful and use a digital torque wrench to torque to proper ft-lbs. I always torque my lug nuts to 85 ft-lbs. Wheel studs can be a pain in the rear to replace. Also DO NOT EVER use cheap inexpensive made in China lug nuts on our Z’s that is never a good idea. Use premium name brand lug nuts and locking nuts on your Z.

LeeroyJenkins · 03-08-2019, 07:12 AM

some of those stories made me feel a lot better about my experience.

The infuriating thing with tyres is it's always the newbie of the garage doing that job, despite the tyres doing perhaps the most important job.

Don't worry i went back to the dealership and bought through them when i struggled to source genuine parts online.

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02-16-2019, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Definitely be selective what tire shops you bring your Z to. If you do use a air tool when removing or installing lug nuts be careful and use a digital torque wrench to torque to proper ft-lbs. I always torque my lug nuts to 85 ft-lbs. Wheel studs can be a pain in the rear to replace. Also DO NOT EVER use cheap inexpensive made in China lug nuts on our Z’s that is never a good idea. Use premium name brand lug nuts and locking nuts on your Z.

03-08-2019, 07:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
LeeroyJenkins Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Scotland Posts: 3 Drives: 370z GT Rep Power: 6	some of those stories made me feel a lot better about my experience. The infuriating thing with tyres is it's always the newbie of the garage doing that job, despite the tyres doing perhaps the most important job. Don't worry i went back to the dealership and bought through them when i struggled to source genuine parts online.