Lug bolts and lug nuts are integral parts of a vehicle's wheel assembly, responsible for securing the wheels to the hub. Lug bolts are typically used in European vehicles, while lug nuts are more ...

There are numerous types of lug nut sockets available today. Some, like your standard lug nut sockets, are general-purpose and can be found at most local auto parts stores and retailers. Others, such ...

To be honest, even with over 50 years in the automotive repair industry, I never heard of the expression “lug nut swelling.” When I asked one of my automotive experts, ASE master technician Tom ...

The humble lug nut is a critical player in vehicular safety. Too loose and your wheel could part company with the axle and roll on down the highway on its own -- yikes. In fact, recall that some Ford ...

We've said it before, but it's a fact that few things are as simple as they look. Take something as commonplace as lug nuts: They hold the wheels onto a vehicle. That's simple enough, but another ...

Lug nuts can be overlooked by those who choose to focus on a vehicle’s more vital components, but they shouldn’t be. They have the important role of keeping your vehicle’s wheels connected to the hub.