Chrome-capped lug nuts look fancy in the dealership lot. But give them a few winters, and those same chrome-capped lug nuts can turn into little metal landmines just waiting to ruin your day. At their ...

To be honest, even with over 50 years in the automotive repair industry, I never heard of the expression “lug nut swelling.” When I asked one of my automotive experts, ASE master technician Tom ...

Few of us can do major repair work on our cars, but fixing a flat tire is within our reach. Once you’ve mastered the art, it’s a great feel-good way of chasing away those “mechanically-challenged” ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...