lsmaverick
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About a year ago, we replaced our stock wheels and tires on our JLU Sport. Specifically, the wheels are American Outlaws (https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/american-outlaw-lonestar/p/53096)
A few months ago, one of the rear driver's side wheel bolts snapped off (we heard it rattling around the plastic covers on the wheels). We went to the same person who initially installed the wheels and tires and got the bolt replaced.
Fast forward to today, and we have yet another sheared off bolt, again from the rear driver's side. I can't tell whether or not it was the same bolt, but it certainly can't be coincidence.
I've done the research, and the consensus is that the bolt shearing off is a result of the lug nuts being under or over torqued. I do trust the mechanic that did the job, and I'm wondering whether or not it's a coincidence that, within 6 months, I have had the same issue on the same exact side.
Is it in any way possible that this is a wheel issue?
Thanks!
A few months ago, one of the rear driver's side wheel bolts snapped off (we heard it rattling around the plastic covers on the wheels). We went to the same person who initially installed the wheels and tires and got the bolt replaced.
Fast forward to today, and we have yet another sheared off bolt, again from the rear driver's side. I can't tell whether or not it was the same bolt, but it certainly can't be coincidence.
I've done the research, and the consensus is that the bolt shearing off is a result of the lug nuts being under or over torqued. I do trust the mechanic that did the job, and I'm wondering whether or not it's a coincidence that, within 6 months, I have had the same issue on the same exact side.
Is it in any way possible that this is a wheel issue?
Thanks!
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