it broke off the hub and now theres only 4 lugs...the lug that broke is right next to the brake pad...too dangerous?
2007-03-24 17:07:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the threads didnt strip...it literally broke off the hub
2007-03-24 17:32:22 · update #1
yes and even three if they are spaced evenly unless it is a truck carrying a load. Drove a town and country limited edition for over a year with a stripped lug bolt finally got it fixed.
2007-03-24 17:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the wheel a half turn and voila!, the broken one is no where near the brake caliper!
I once drove with 3 lugs on a 4-lug car - it was fine for a few days of careful driving, although the other lugs did start to loosen a bit. The wheel won't fall off immediately, but get it fixed soon.
2007-03-24 17:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would drive it, only as far as the first tire place that I could find. The tires, besides the brakes, are one of the most important things on your car. I am sure that broken off lug nuts are not an uncommon thing, so go and have it fixed before you drive the car for any length of time.
2007-03-24 17:11:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Technically yes, but it is not recommended for a long period of time. It is not that expensive to get if fixed though-depending on your mechanical abilities-they are very easy to replace, depending on your vehicle. The repair is also pretty quick, call ahead to make sure your service department will have the part in stock-or pick one up at your local autoparts store. This will speed up your down time to get back to your business.
2007-03-24 17:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by gearhead HD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to be safe, have a mechanic look at it and give you his opinion. We don't want you out driving and your tire pop off, but I don't think just one lug would be unsafe to drive a short (slow) distance to the garage. Good luck and be safe.
2007-03-24 17:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by mspicer0005 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can, get it fixed as soon as possible, and no racing.
Buy a torque wrench. Over-torquing wheel nuts can cause disk brake rotors to warp, and also cause bolts to break off.
2007-03-24 19:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but plan on getting it fixed
2007-03-24 18:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by spitfirepilot01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not on the highway and not for more than 30 miles total, then get it fixed.
2007-03-24 17:10:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋