Q: I've found a simple solution for tight lug nuts that I've been using for over 30 years. Whenever I get a car, I remove the lug nuts and wheel, brush the threads with a wire brush and lightly coat ...

Design trends come and go in the auto industry, but these days, one design trend in particular seems to be lingering longer than most. Of course, we’re talking about the black-out color theme, with a ...

A lug nut is designed to secure a wheel to the car's axle — its very purpose dictates both form and the materials used in its construction. However, since almost everything on a car can be customized, ...

NASCAR will switch to a single lug nut for fastening its tire and wheel assemblies in Cup cars next season, ending decades of using a renowned five lug nut pattern. An official told NBC Sports the ...

It's a sort of impromptu I.Q. test for mechanics that always plays out on the driver side of any pre-'75 Mopar. Some ignore the inner voice of wisdom and cling ...

In the old days, all you had to worry about was Ford ½-inch, GM 7/16-inch, and the weirdo ½-inch left-handed Chrysler stuff. Today, hot rodders are faced with tapered seats, multiple-length shanks, ...

For years, NASCAR has used five lug nuts on a race car's wheels. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, that is set to change. NASCAR is planning to switch to a single lug nut for fastening tires ...