am i in trouble?

Jeff Moses · 02-11-2007, 02:31 PM

While attempting to change my wheels this morning i noticed that one of my studs was stripped by the garage that put the wheels on in the first place. Am I taking a seriousrisk by driving my car with only 4 lugs on a front wheel, until i can get the stud replaced, ie tomorrow, or will i be ok? the other 4 lugs are all tourqued to spec, 70 lbs. thanks

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scottD · 02-11-2007, 02:43 PM

You will be fine.

Jeff Moses · 02-11-2007, 03:23 PM

a guy at a wheel and tire store told me not to drive anywhere. He seemed a little less than knowledgable. I just wanted to get some other opinions

Rexfan · 02-11-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Moses

a guy at a wheel and tire store told me not to drive anywhere. He seemed a little less than knowledgable. I just wanted to get some other opinions

My guess is he does'nt want to get in trouble for telling you it's ok.........I'll say it, "It's ok".

rougeben83 · 02-11-2007, 04:15 PM

I had a Taurus that I drove around for a good year with a stripped lugnut on the front driver's side. Just check to see that the other 4 lugnuts are tightened down to spec every few months and you'll be fine until you get it fixed.

Just need a hammer and the replacement lug bolt

Jeff Moses · 02-11-2007, 08:41 PM

thanks, does it make sense to replace all the studs at the same time. Guess i am just nervous after what the guy at the shop said.

dibblejr · 02-11-2007, 08:57 PM

^^Just replace the one stud, however it never hurts to have at least one spare. You can drive your car.

JAy-R

leecea · 02-11-2007, 09:27 PM

Have you got a quote for the stud replacement? I've heard it can be pricey. It is a pretty easy DIY job if you are confident doing stuff like brakes, etc.

02-11-2007, 02:31 PM	#1
Jeff Moses Scooby Newbie Member#: 81036 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth NH Vehicle: 2007 STI UGM	am i in trouble? While attempting to change my wheels this morning i noticed that one of my studs was stripped by the garage that put the wheels on in the first place. Am I taking a seriousrisk by driving my car with only 4 lugs on a front wheel, until i can get the stud replaced, ie tomorrow, or will i be ok? the other 4 lugs are all tourqued to spec, 70 lbs. thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-11-2007, 02:43 PM	#2
scottD Scooby Newbie Member#: 94748 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: orlandooooh	You will be fine.

02-11-2007, 03:23 PM	#3
Jeff Moses Scooby Newbie Member#: 81036 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth NH Vehicle: 2007 STI UGM	a guy at a wheel and tire store told me not to drive anywhere. He seemed a little less than knowledgable. I just wanted to get some other opinions

02-11-2007, 04:15 PM	#5
rougeben83 Scooby Guru Member#: 115154 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NYC Vehicle: 2003 Legacy L Turbo silver	I had a Taurus that I drove around for a good year with a stripped lugnut on the front driver's side. Just check to see that the other 4 lugnuts are tightened down to spec every few months and you'll be fine until you get it fixed. Just need a hammer and the replacement lug bolt

02-11-2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Jeff Moses Scooby Newbie Member#: 81036 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth NH Vehicle: 2007 STI UGM	thanks, does it make sense to replace all the studs at the same time. Guess i am just nervous after what the guy at the shop said.

02-11-2007, 08:57 PM	#7
dibblejr Scooby Guru Member#: 94070 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Dirty South Vehicle: 73 DL Race Car WRB/ Yellow SUby Logo	^^Just replace the one stud, however it never hurts to have at least one spare. You can drive your car. JAy-R

02-11-2007, 09:27 PM	#8
leecea Scooby Guru Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Vehicle: 2003 WRX	Have you got a quote for the stud replacement? I've heard it can be pricey. It is a pretty easy DIY job if you are confident doing stuff like brakes, etc.