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, ...

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 ...

A class action lawsuit was filed in Michigan recently on behalf of a group of vehicle owners from seven U.S. states regarding wheel nut failures. It would be easy to pick on this one specific carmaker ...

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (July 19, 2004) — People by the thousands are making a living providing the rest of us with helpful tips on how to improve everything from the way we live to how we run our ...

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 ...