Chrome-capped lug nuts allow moisture to seep between the cap and the inner nut. That causes corrosion and swelling, making ...

Jeff Majchrzak’s voice was equal parts frustration and amusement. “I’ve got swollen lug nuts,” the retired Detroit firefighter said in his voicemail. “Seriously. I don’t know what to do.” I shushed my ...

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 ...

At my past tire changeover last fall, the dealership claimed nine of my lug nuts were seized and had to be replaced. They did the same job in reverse in the spring, so the lug nuts were on seven ...

From time to time, I'm going to use this space to dispel a myth about the truck tire and wheel industry. It will usually be a practice or procedure that “everyone does,” in spite of the fact that very ...