Is it OK to temporarily remove and replace a single lug nut from a car that's not jacked up? tl;dr, I'm swapping winter wheels/tires in and summer ones out. I have a locking lug nut with a stripped ...

My problem is that my lug nuts have some kind of cover on them. And the covers are turning instead of the lug nuts themselves. How do I get the lug nuts off? — Sidney Ah, the scourge of decorative ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...

The lug nuts on my car have some kind of cover on them. And the covers are turning instead of the lug nuts themselves. How do I get the lug nuts off? — Sidney Ah, the scourge of decorative nuts, ...

My wife’s car is a very well-maintained 2015 Lincoln MKZ. It has only 34,000 miles on it. After a routine oil change and tire rotation last week, the dealer service writer said that it was difficult ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q. My 2013 Ford Escape with 41,000 miles recently had its annual state vehicle inspection, tire rotation and fluid changes at my dealership. The vehicle ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I had my tires rotated in Las Vegas. One week and 926 miles later, the right rear wheel fell off while I was in northern California. The Dodge dealership where my Ram 1500 was taken ...

A lug nut is designed to secure a wheel to the car's axle — its very purpose dictates both form and the materials used in its construction. However, since almost everything on a car can be customized, ...

I over-tightened a lug nut on an alloy wheel. It seems to have pushed right through the alloy and is up against the metal on the other side. Is there a fix for this? The rest of the lug nuts are OK.

I own a 2014 Toyota Sequoia and took the car to the dealer for its 35,000-mile oil change and maintenance - including a tire rotation. The service manager called to say everything was done and in good ...

NASCAR will switch to a single lug nut for fastening its tire and wheel assemblies in Cup cars next season, ending decades of using a renowned five lug nut pattern. An official told NBC Sports the ...