>
> I was driving home just now. While executing a not-too-abusive braking
> left sweeper, I heard a sound that was definitely a thunk around my RF
> wheel cover, err, nave plate. OK, I figured, it's trying to pop off. I
> drive a little more, expecting it to roll off. No, just more thunks --
> something inside. I get worried.
>
> Pull over, shut off, pop the cover. Sure enough, there's a lug nut with
> a piece of stud in it. Sheared clean off. I drive home very carefully,
> especially when turning left.
>
> Any conjectures as to what might have caused this? I'd been driving
> spiritedly, but no more so than usual. Overtightened? Hot brakes?
>
> Should I be looking for 16 studs or just one? How much should I worry
> about driving like this?
>
> chris
>
What kind of car?
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