cleppe123456

I have a stripped lugnut that wont come off and i need to take it somewhrre
to get it taken off. Can i drive a short distance on 3 lugnuts??? Let me know thx or
give me ideas how to get lug off

thomaspc

Well, I would do it. Just be sure to tighten very well and drive very easy. Low speeds (well, not 20 but not too high) and easy on the corners. My mechanic is a little further than that and I'd drive there.

BruceD

Stocker

I'd do it if it were a short slow and easy drive to someone who could fix it.

dddude55

I drove my auto tib around with only 3 lugs on both front wheels for over a year with no problems. Not saying nothing will happen, just saying I had no issues. I even took it to the track and did several pulls, some with brake launching so it's up to you.

TibFreak

I drove mine for years like that. Even had a Dodge Omni that only had 3 on each front tire. Never had any issues. Just make sure those 3 are tight. smile.gif

dddude55

Does the broken stud still have some in the wheel or is it snapped flush with the rotor? That can make a big difference. If you have some in there then it is still supporting the car even if it doesn't have a lug on it.

Tibbi

One would think since the wheels are designed to be snug on the hub lip that so long as the 3 are tight there will be plenty of support despite where the stud is snapped. Just break out the torque wrench and make sure they are on there REALLY good.

stealth

I drove my eclipse with 1 lug loosely holding on 2 wheels, and 2 lugs loosely holding on the other 2 wheels for a couple hours at speeds ranging from 0-45 mph. chairshot.gif I couldn't figure out why it clunked so bad when I turned, but they never did have a problem.

Stocker

^ some people would say that a clunking wheel IS a problem. Not a catastrophic failure but a problem none the less

stealth

Well yea nana.gif It didn't start clunking until about 20 minutes into the drive though.