Hi guys,
At the weekend i sheered one of the wheel studs on the front right hand wheel. Is it safe to drive it with the three remaining nuts, as long as they are done up tight?
Thanks.
Safe To Drive On 3 Wheel Bolts?
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RsSpyder
, Mar 24 2009 04:34 PM
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 04:36 PM
yes but only for essental journeys, get it repaired asap 
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 04:37 PM
technically, no, would fail an MOT.
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 04:43 PM
Yeah i mean until saturday when i have time to fit the new wheel stud. Im awaiting delivery of it at the moment.
I suppose the real question is, will the wheel break off/come off if i drive it for an hour or so tonight?
I suppose the real question is, will the wheel break off/come off if i drive it for an hour or so tonight?
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 04:45 PM
Not ideal but I did this for a little while.I didnt have any issues with it, but as said it isnt the best option.
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 04:46 PM
Not ideal but I did this for a little while.I didnt have any issues with it, but as said it isnt the best option.
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 04:51 PM
as said not 100% safe but i know people whove done so for a week or 2 but id get it sort asap lol not the best thing to risk
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:07 PM
Could be classed as driving a vehicle in a dnagerous condtion - points and fine if pulled buddy - be careful!
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:15 PM
Okey doke, thanks guys i will take it out for an hour or so, only round town so it should be ok.
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:16 PM
Yea it should be fine buddy, as long as you dont do miles and miles, but a copper can fine you should he notice it.
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:19 PM
Strange thing the same thing happened to me at weekend and on the same wheel. going to sort it out this weekend. got the parts but the damn screws holding the brake drum covers on are rounded off so need to sort them out first.
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:19 PM
Okey doke, thanks guys i will take it out for an hour or so, only round town so it should be ok.
That sounds like an essential journey ...
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 05:21 PM
I was thinking the sameOkey doke, thanks guys i will take it out for an hour or so, only round town so it should be ok.
That sounds like an essential journey ...
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 06:43 PM
I was thinking the sameOkey doke, thanks guys i will take it out for an hour or so, only round town so it should be ok.
That sounds like an essential journey ...
Yeah, me too!
Buying baby milk for your starving children = essential.
Popping out for a cruise down the boulevard = non essential.
Just teasing. But be careful fella!
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Posted 24 March 2009 - 07:07 PM
Dont do it.
On my first car, this happened and I thought "yeah itll be fine for a few days till I fix it" and yes, it was fine for a few days. Then the wheel came off in sainsburys car park. 10 minutes previously, I had been on a dual carriageway, which would have had nasty consequences.
On my first car, this happened and I thought "yeah itll be fine for a few days till I fix it" and yes, it was fine for a few days. Then the wheel came off in sainsburys car park. 10 minutes previously, I had been on a dual carriageway, which would have had nasty consequences.
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