Lost my nuts!!
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From: WV
I have been reading about this and this happened to me after installing the factory alum wheels. I had no warning then my wheel came off at 70 mph all the studs were broken checked the other wheels and they were loose. I have them torqued now and check them on a regular basis.
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I went to beach last week pulled a 35ft fifth wheel with mt 1999 f250 superduty got to noticing a thumping sound pulled over and found 5 of the 8 studs broke and the other 3 were loose is this a common occurence with the alloy wheels
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From: Williamston, MI
I recall reading a few lost tire threads here in the past. Especially with aftermarket wheels. I now check truck and trailer b4 hauling and truck only once in a while. I do occasionally find one that is slightly loose. Everyone should check their nuts or have someone do it for them.
Last edited by Mike F250; Jun 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM. Reason: typo
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From: Vancouver, Washington
Happened to me once as well. Did you check the studs at their shear point? 2 of the 4 of mine that sheared had a bad cast with no contact in the middle of the stud. I'm guessing that those 2 broke and the other 2 gave out under the increased stress. And no curbs or moose contact here. Mine gave out after over 4,000 miles were put on the truck after a front brake job.
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