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.

I own a 2014 Toyota Sequoia and took the car to the dealer for its 35,000-mile oil change and maintenance - including a tire rotation. The service manager called to say everything was done and in good ...

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 ...

Locking lug nuts are common on newer vehicles as well as on custom and aftermarket wheels. They can only be removed with a special key, and their purpose is to deter theft. You can replace just one or ...

Q–I have a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, with the 7.4-liter engine. The vehicle runs great at all speeds and has 96,000 miles on it. My problem is in the starting. Half the time, it will start with 1/4 ...

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 ...

At my past tire changeover last fall, the dealership claimed nine of my lug nuts were seized and had to be replaced. They did the same job in reverse in the spring, so the lug nuts were on seven ...

Chrome-capped lug nuts look fancy in the dealership lot. But give them a few winters, and those same chrome-capped lug nuts can turn into little metal landmines just waiting to ruin your day. At their ...

Q: I've found a simple solution for tight lug nuts that I've been using for over 30 years. Whenever I get a car, I remove the lug nuts and wheel, brush the threads with a wire brush and lightly coat ...

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford owners from seven states are suing Ford in a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit alleging the automaker knowingly sold millions of its vehicles with defective ...