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VFIB · 08-19-2008, 10:49 PM

I'm going to get the new studs replaced tomorrow after work. is my car safe to drive with one missing lug on each of the two front wheels?

sue bee · 08-19-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VFIB

I'm going to get the new studs replaced tomorrow after work. is my car safe to drive with one missing lug on each of the two front wheels?

That's kind of scary to think about, and I wouldn't put any money on anyone's opinion since there are so many variables that could go against you.

With that said, I would be okay with driving it under 50 mph for 50 miles. And don't do anything crazy.

veerfour05 · 08-19-2008, 11:09 PM

I drove for over a year with my old SL with one missing lug on two wheels, no problems, make sure the other four are tight and you'll be fine.

CometVR4 · 08-20-2008, 01:36 AM

They broke a couple of studs on my VR-4 but Discount Tire is pretty good about compenstating you for the labor and price the lug nuts with no hassle.

Rebel · 08-20-2008, 06:58 AM

This kind of stuff makes me hesitant to bring my car to anyone. I'd rather have them just mount the tires, balance them, and give them to me to put back on the car. Discount really screwed up with my truck. They didn't tighten 2 wheels at all. The lugs were only on by about 3 threads which made for an interesting drive around the parking lot.

OwnGTP/WantRTTT · 08-20-2008, 07:16 AM

I’ve had it happen before, they always take care of you no problem. My discount tire actually had an agreement with a shop down the road and if they stripped/broke one they just called them and sent you down there. The tech had my stud replaced within 15 minutes, not bad I’d say.

It’s just a broken stud, happens fairly often, not something that makes me think twice about taking my car to discount. Now, when they attempt to use the pre-set torque wrench for HD-trucks on my lugs (150+ lb.-ft.) THEN I get worried haha.

Import Power · 08-20-2008, 07:19 AM

Broken Studs are pretty common, especially the older the car gets. It just happens.

-Chris

LigouriRd · 08-20-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SOHC3000GT

I am amazed they argreed to replace them if they broke while taking the wheels off. That would not be their fault, but the person who put the wheels on last.

I guess it depends on the location. I have had all of my tyres installed by the same location in Mount Prospect with great servise. I still watch them like a hawk though. They use a use an impact with torque sticks then snug up the bolts with a torque wrench...every time.

Most shops just impact the crap out of them. When I got my car out of the body shop (why they took my rear wheels off to get at my bumper is beyond me, i didn't need to on install) I had to bust out the 4' breaker bar to get lugs off.

VFIB · 08-20-2008, 10:00 PM

Discounttire picked up the bill for the lug stud repair. However, while removing the rims they damaged yet another stud and were unable to replace it since they had only ordered two 3kgt studs! i'm frustrated. I'm taking the 3kgt to a different (highly recommended) place tomorrow for stud replacement and alignment.

It's been a little frustrating to say the least.

veerfour05 · 08-21-2008, 01:34 AM

Sounds like whoever put your wheels on the time before cross threaded them. I would ask the shop that's doing the wheel stud to use a thread chaser on the others.

08-19-2008, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
VFIB In God We Trust Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Franklin, TN Drives: 95' 3KGT Trader Rating: (1)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change I'm going to get the new studs replaced tomorrow after work. is my car safe to drive with one missing lug on each of the two front wheels? __________________ 95' 3000GT K&N Intake NGK Laser Platinums Accel Performace wires 18" x 8.5 Konig Tantrums 245/40 Kuhmo SPTs KYB GR2 strut/shocks Powerslot rotors

08-20-2008, 01:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
CometVR4 VR-4 eats my money! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton,OH Drives: 1998 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change They broke a couple of studs on my VR-4 but Discount Tire is pretty good about compenstating you for the labor and price the lug nuts with no hassle. __________________ 1 of 19 New Zealand Green Pearl '98 3000GT VR-4 '04 Acura TL Navi Satin Silver Metallic

08-20-2008, 06:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rebel Broke Ass Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Drives: 92 VRFizzle Trader Rating: (15)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change This kind of stuff makes me hesitant to bring my car to anyone. I'd rather have them just mount the tires, balance them, and give them to me to put back on the car. Discount really screwed up with my truck. They didn't tighten 2 wheels at all. The lugs were only on by about 3 threads which made for an interesting drive around the parking lot. __________________ 1992 3000GT VR4 Mods- Testpipe, Downpipe, Vac Reduction, Gutted Kitties, K&N, Dual Stage MBC, Egr Block Offs, Relocated Battery, Hotwired Fuel Pump, Intrax Lowering Springs, Adj. Camber Arms, Single 3" Exhaust

08-20-2008, 07:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
OwnGTP/WantRTTT Stealth Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: RH+Fnt,MI/Houston,TX Drives: 1995 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (34)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change I’ve had it happen before, they always take care of you no problem. My discount tire actually had an agreement with a shop down the road and if they stripped/broke one they just called them and sent you down there. The tech had my stud replaced within 15 minutes, not bad I’d say. It’s just a broken stud, happens fairly often, not something that makes me think twice about taking my car to discount. Now, when they attempt to use the pre-set torque wrench for HD-trucks on my lugs (150+ lb.-ft.) THEN I get worried haha. __________________ Tony M. 1995 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo - 12.46@115.77 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 - 15.2 mpg

08-20-2008, 07:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
Import Power Corn Its whats for boost Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind the Wheel Drives: Vicki Insane Trader Rating: (210)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change Broken Studs are pretty common, especially the older the car gets. It just happens. -Chris __________________ AEM Factory Trained Tuner 91VR4-3.0L-Stock heads and Cams-762AWHP 747AWTQ 30psi E100 Daily Driver 10.63@121mph SLTT-10.9 @ 140MPH Stock NA motor and NA heads/Cams T4 AWD 9.21 @ 154.98 T2 FWD 10.19 @ 140.31 T4-159.23 MPH Ran on 6G72 3.1L! T4-995AWHP Uncorrected 6G72 3.0L C16 T2-820FWHP 3.1L 27psi C16 91VR4 Red-17Gs w/supporting mods-sold 93SLTT/T2 91VR4 Pearl White-sold 91VR4 Black-sold 92VR4 Sandstone-sold 94VR4 Green-sold 93VR4 Pearl White-sold NG09 Title Sponsor 3SX Performance 3SX Performance Service Email

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08-20-2008, 10:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
VFIB In God We Trust Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Franklin, TN Drives: 95' 3KGT Trader Rating: (1)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change Discounttire picked up the bill for the lug stud repair. However, while removing the rims they damaged yet another stud and were unable to replace it since they had only ordered two 3kgt studs! i'm frustrated. I'm taking the 3kgt to a different (highly recommended) place tomorrow for stud replacement and alignment. It's been a little frustrating to say the least.

08-21-2008, 01:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
veerfour05 Profesional Insomniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Prague MN Drives: 93 VR4 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: discounttire broke off two lugs in wheel change Sounds like whoever put your wheels on the time before cross threaded them. I would ask the shop that's doing the wheel stud to use a thread chaser on the others.