Q: I had a flat tire fixed, and my neighbor said I should have the wheel nuts “torqued” by someone, as the young man at the gas station didn’t do this. I didn’t want to sound ignorant by asking what ...

MONTREAL, Que. – The reason why wheels are tightened to a truck or a trailer is pretty obvious: to maintain them on the vehicle so you can drive it. And many people think that wheel tightening is just ...

If a lug nut is severely overtightened, the grooves in the wheel stud or the nut or both can be distorted. You have mentioned more than once that wheel studs and nuts can be damaged if they are ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. A torque wrench is an extremely important tightening tool that you definitely don't want to skimp on. A torque ...

If you just hotted up your Civic with a giant turbo and intercooler, you're going to be tempted to take the little VTEC monster to the dyno to see what you've gained. Before you do that, though, for ...

NASCAR will require teams to tighten five lug nuts on each wheel in a "safe and secure" manner, starting with this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway. With the introduction of a new video ...

Most people think tightening wheels after fixing a flat tire is simple — grab a wrench, lean on it until your shoulder pops (ouch!), and call it a day. But wheel torque isn't just about brute force -– ...