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What would cause the wheel studs to break off while driving?
I can’t figure out why my wheel studs broke off yesterday while I was driving, but it made me a little nervous to drive my car again. What could have caused that to happen?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right to be nervous about driving your car again since you risk losing a tire by driving in that condition! Usually, the wheel studs will only break off while driving if you have a loose wheel on your car. The loose wheel might be due to over-torquing or under-torquing the lug nuts when the tire was installed—either way, the problem probably originated when you last had new tires put on.
Regardless, you shouldn’t drive your car until you get the problem fixed, even if your wheel is still attached to your vehicle. Getting a broken wheel stud replaced will typically cost you $100 to $125 and is a relatively quick fix.
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to learn more about the cost of repairs and, potentially, of towing your car to the shop.Worried that something like this might happen again?
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