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Old 11-11-2012, 05:44 PM
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I have an '06 3500 Cummins megacab an have been having problems with lug bolts breaking off. on a recent 3000 mile trip I had 4 lug bolts break off of 1 tire! I had 22" wheels on until yestrday, got my factory wheels on now. Is it common for this to be happening? Changing wheels i twisted 2 bolts off by hand, 1 when I was takin it off an another when I was puttin a tire back on.
 
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Old 11-11-2012, 05:54 PM
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Not very common at all. Usually an indication of over-torquing the nuts...
 
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Old 11-11-2012, 07:43 PM
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Agree w/Hammer over torquing cause the stud to stretch. Ask your shop to hand torque your wheels. Don't rely on torque sticks.
 
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Also check to see if you have the proper hub centric rings for your 22's, if you don't that will put a lot more strain on them
 
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Originally Posted by Albertaramfan
Also check to see if you have the proper hub centric rings for your 22's, if you don't that will put a lot more strain on them
+1 on this, those stupid little rings are important.... it was probably a combination of over-torque and improper or lack of hubcentric rings...
 



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