3 busted lugs on one wheel
09-22-2021, 02:23 PM
#92
Rennlist Member
10-03-2021, 12:55 PM
#97
10-03-2021, 01:01 PM
#98
10-03-2021, 01:05 PM
#99
After staring at the parts for a while, I think I created or aggravated an issue with my wheel studs when I installed them. This wasn't an issue at the time; the broken studs failed further outboard from the point where the lug nuts were originally snugged. It wouldn't have been an issue, but then...
When I installed 15mm spacers, it seems at least possible that the lug nuts on the affected studs, when torqued, were at or near the flaw/stress/bad juju I caused/exacerbated at install time.
Or, you know, totally not my fault, man.
When I installed 15mm spacers, it seems at least possible that the lug nuts on the affected studs, when torqued, were at or near the flaw/stress/bad juju I caused/exacerbated at install time.
Or, you know, totally not my fault, man.
I’m not a complete fsck-up;
10-03-2021, 01:09 PM
#100
You and...a small handful of other folks on RL. 
If I hadn't had the car up on jack stands in the driveway just 2 weeks ago, I'd be wondering how long one or two had been broken off like that. I _almost_ waited to check until I got to a more convenient location, but the sensation was REALLY unsettling. Still makes me a little anxious to think about...
For what it's worth: I went back and reviewed the product info for those studs. They are listed as a "wear item," recommending replacement every 2 years or as needed based on examination for wear. I wasn't even close to the 2-year mark yet.
I should have taken the disclaimer included in those instructions a little more seriously.
If I hadn't had the car up on jack stands in the driveway just 2 weeks ago, I'd be wondering how long one or two had been broken off like that. I _almost_ waited to check until I got to a more convenient location, but the sensation was REALLY unsettling. Still makes me a little anxious to think about...
For what it's worth: I went back and reviewed the product info for those studs. They are listed as a "wear item," recommending replacement every 2 years or as needed based on examination for wear. I wasn't even close to the 2-year mark yet.
I should have taken the disclaimer included in those instructions a little more seriously.
10-03-2021, 01:44 PM
#101
Three Wheelin'
Sorry for what might be a stupid question, but what is the motivation for switching from the stock lug bolts to studs and nuts? I've never heard of any problems with the original bolts and it seems like the studs and nuts have a lot of issues.
I think the "wear item" comments apply only to non-stock studs and nuts, not to the original lug bolts that came in the 996.
I think the "wear item" comments apply only to non-stock studs and nuts, not to the original lug bolts that came in the 996.
