What do wobble nuts do on a Pontiac Solstice?
The lug bolts/nuts only job is to create enough clamping force in a horizontal direction (or the same direction they are screwed in) with the proper factory specified torque they were engineered to work at, in order to clamp the wheel/ (spacer)/brake/hub together.
Why are my lug nuts swollen on my Dodge?
Swollen lug nuts can be found on many late model Fords, Dodges, Chryslers, and Toyotas (as well as many other brands and makes). If you’re having trouble fitting a socket onto your lug nuts, or the stock tire iron won’t slip on the lug nuts, then you may be experiencing swollen lug nuts.
Can you use wobble nuts on aluminum wheels?
Wobble nuts with rings will be fine, just check the torque – frequently if you have concerns. Most aftermarket aluminum wheels don’t use tapered nuts, just washers and nuts to clamp the wheel to the hub.
What do rear lug nuts do on a Pontiac Solstice?
The nuts (or bolts) clamp the wheel to the hub and control lateral movement. The hub locates/centers the wheel. The studs should not be in shear, only tension to prevent motion by clamping the wheel to the hub. If you don’t think so, just torque your rear lug nuts to about 10 ft lbs and make a pass at the drag strip. You might loose a wheel.
Swollen lug nuts can be found on many late model Fords, Dodges, Chryslers, and Toyotas (as well as many other brands and makes). If you’re having trouble fitting a socket onto your lug nuts, or the stock tire iron won’t slip on the lug nuts, then you may be experiencing swollen lug nuts.
What are the problems with Ford lug nuts?
Problem Timeline 1 The Swollen Lug Nuts Lawsuit Against Ford Has Been Dismissed January 9, 2019 2 Lug Nut Lawsuit is Baseless According to Ford Attorneys March 25, 2018 3 Ford Sued for Using Two-Piece Lug Nuts That Swell August 24, 2017
The lug bolts/nuts only job is to create enough clamping force in a horizontal direction (or the same direction they are screwed in) with the proper factory specified torque they were engineered to work at, in order to clamp the wheel/ (spacer)/brake/hub together.
What to do if your lug nuts are stuck?
Because the lug nuts don’t swell in a predicatable or uniform manner, even roadside assistance services like AAA often can’t remove the lug nuts roadside. Instead, owners need to use a towing service. When at the shop, owners are told they’ll need to replace the lug nuts and at $8 a pop / 5 per wheel, the costs can really add up.