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Old 05-11-2018, 01:39 PM   #37
JeremyR
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Originally Posted by Lakitu View Post
Long story short, I started installing open-ended Muteki lug nuts and couldn't get some of the OEM ones off. Took it to the shop that installed my wheels. They tried to loosen one but broke the wheel stud. Told me I need new studs and $200 for labor. I politely decline.
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Whoa whoa whoa..broken studs on a 2017 car?


Who tightened your lug nuts last?? I would take it back there and demand they repair it.

Sounds like whoever tightened them last either cross threaded them and/or blasted the lugs on with an impact and not a torque wrench.
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