{"id":85672,"date":"2023-06-26T00:09:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T07:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=85672"},"modified":"2024-02-02T08:37:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:37:45","slug":"can-you-drive-safely-with-a-missing-lug-nut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/can-you-drive-safely-with-a-missing-lug-nut\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Drive Safely With a Missing Lug Nut?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f1405d-2e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f1405d-2e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f1405d-2e qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-c85167  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b2bcf2\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b9784-e0\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b9784-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b9784-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_9b9784-e0 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b9784-e0\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lug nuts are heavy metal fasteners that screw onto the lug nut studs of the wheel hub, securing the wheel.<\/li><li>It&rsquo;s not safe to drive with a missing lug nut because there will be uneven pressure on the wheel hub, meaning your wheels are more likely to wobble.<\/li><li>Driving with a missing lug nut also means the wheel studs can snap off along with the wheels themselves.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel hub\">wheel hub<\/a> has lug nut studs that protrude from the wheel hub assembly. The lug nuts secure the wheel onto the wheel hub by pushing the wheel onto the wheel hub with a lot of torque. These lug nut studs also help mechanics guide the wheel so that it can have a snug and secure fit onto the wheel hub. Instead of lug nuts and studs, some vehicles use a lug bolt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes called wheel nuts, lug nuts are heavy metal fasteners that screw onto the lug nut studs of the wheel hub. The wheel is secure because it&rsquo;s sandwiched in between the hub and the lug nut. The lug nut is also tightened with a lot of torque. The torque values vary depending on the vehicle. Smaller vehicles require 68 foot-pounds of torque, while trucks will require 200 foot-pounds of torque. However, sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/swollen-lug-nuts-causes-and-what-to-do-if-your-car-has-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lug nuts can swell\">lug nuts can swell<\/a>, corrode, or come loose because of inadequate tightening. They can sometimes come off without you noticing. If this happens, is it still safe to drive your vehicle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Driving Without a Lug Nut is Unsafe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your vehicle missing a lug nut? If so, you should be careful because this is unsafe. Here&rsquo;s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uneven Pressure on the Wheel Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When all of the lug nuts are properly tightened, each lug should exert an equal amount of pressure onto the wheel. If one of these lug nuts comes off, the remaining lug studs and lug nuts will be under more stress since the wheel will have fewer support points. Since the weight of the vehicle is meant to be evenly distributed among all the lug nut studs, missing lug nuts can cause premature wear on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/wheel-bearing-and-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel hub bearings\">wheel hub bearings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lug-nuts-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lug nuts\" class=\"wp-image-85976\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lug-nuts-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lug-nuts-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lug-nuts-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lug-nuts-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lug-nuts.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Sometimes called wheel nuts, lug nuts are heavy metal fasteners that screw onto the lug nut studs of the wheel hub.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheels Can Wobble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A wheel with a lug nut that&rsquo;s broken won&rsquo;t firmly press itself onto the wheel hub. This can eventually cause the wheel to not press onto the wheel hub at all, which can cause the wheel to wobble when the vehicle is moving. This can make the vehicle feel unstable when accelerating, braking, and cornering. You&rsquo;ll probably be able to feel the wobble on the steering wheel. This issue can also stress the wheel studs, resulting in more issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheel Studs Can Snap Off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lost lug nut can put excessive stress on the wheel&rsquo;s remaining lug nuts and lug nuts studs. This can cause the remaining wheel studs or lug nuts to break off. The wheel is at serious risk of falling off if this occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Wheel Can Come Off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lug nuts and lug nut studs experience a lot of stress. They&rsquo;re responsible for transferring power to the wheels when the vehicle is accelerating. Similarly, they&rsquo;re also meant to hold on to the wheel during braking. This stress can add up, eventually causing wheel studs or lug nuts to fracture. Eventually, they can break off and cause the wheel to fall off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Can You Continue to Drive Without a Lug Nut?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A wheel that has a missing lug nut might not show any symptoms, but the remaining lug nuts and lug nut studs will experience more stress, which can eventually cause the wheel to wobble. Is a vehicle that has a broken lug nut stud safe to drive? No. At any moment, the remaining lug nuts and lug nut studs can break off in a chain reaction, which can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause serious repercussions to you and your passengers and other drivers and pedestrians on the road. Since wheels weigh around 50 to 60 pounds, they can turn into deadly objects when you&rsquo;re traveling at high speed. Without a wheel, your vehicle will also lose control. You can only imagine how much damage your vehicle will sustain if that happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice your vehicle&rsquo;s wheel has a missing lug nut, you should stop as soon as possible. If you&rsquo;re driving to an auto shop to have it fixed, drive slowly to avoid stressing the remaining lug nuts and lug nut studs. If you can, get a replacement lug nut and fix the issue yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get an Affordable, High-Quality Replacement Lug Nut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s best to leave your vehicle in the garage until you replace its missing lug nut. Driving your car with a missing lug nut is unsafe and may cause accidents. When you need competitively priced replacement lug nuts that you can rely on, order from CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordering new lug nuts from <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> is a breeze. It takes only several mouse clicks or taps on the screen, and you can complete the straightforward ordering process from the comfort of your home. Find a fitting part by plugging the details of your car or truck into our vehicle selector. Our secure website protects your privacy while shopping online, giving you peace of mind about our services. We also instill confidence by exclusively sourcing our products from trusted manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly get your vehicle back on the road with replacement lug nuts from CarParts.com. Shop for our reliable products today and choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/lug-nut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lug nuts\">lug nuts<\/a> that fit your application!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Your vehicle&rsquo;s wheel hub has lug nut studs that protrude from the wheel hub assembly. 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