Wheel nut issues

[Ste996]

Is there a know problem with the rear wheel nuts coming loose on the 5 litre. I’ve lost one somewhere on the road. Been told by a tyre fitter that did a torque check on all 4 wheels that it is a common problem especially if they have been over tightened at some point more so with the 5 litre only. Any truth in this. Car is a 19 gt.

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[VoR]

I have not heard of this issue at all. Torque spec is 150lbs. I would think it would be hard to over tighten, but I guess it is possible.

 

[EFI]

There's an issue with the nuts coming apart due to poor materials, but not necessarily coming loose.

My guess is there was confusion about what the correct torque spec is. Many people don't believe the manual where it says 150, so they were probably torqued to ~100 which is what they believe is the correct value. If they are not tightened correctly, I can see how one would work itself loose and fall off.

 

[CrackedHorn]

Overnighten as in crack or strip the nut?

 

[Jstang23]

No way the lugs came loose if properly torqued to the correct 150 ft/lbs. This is so sad that people try to argue otherwise based on their "experience." Ensure all lugs are torqued to 150 and if they still come loose you've got another problem

 

[Pistol_91]

The stock lug nuts are garbage. Do yourself a favor and buy some better-quality ones, torque them down, never worry about it again.

 

[Crew4991]

The stock lug nuts are garbage. Do yourself a favor and buy some better-quality ones, torque them down, never worry about it again.

Any recommendations for new lugs? I have also heard the OEM ones are plated and will warp/swell over time. Haven't had that issue but I will probably replace mine in the next year with something else, so what lugs do folks recommend?

 

[Pistol_91]

I got mine on american muscle. Just basic ones on there.

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

In the past i've always used McGard or Gorilla, never had any issues with either. Just keep a spare lug nut tool since they are sometimes cheaply made.

 

[TRDFurgesson]

Any recommendations for new lugs? I have also heard the OEM ones are plated and will warp/swell over time. Haven't had that issue but I will probably replace mine in the next year with something else, so what lugs do folks recommend?

These are the best I’ve found. Ford Perf. open lug nuts.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp...hBcNRQNoSoIhIyP_fEQaAh_YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[NightmareMoon]

Any recommendations for new lugs? I have also heard the OEM ones are plated and will warp/swell over time. Haven't had that issue but I will probably replace mine in the next year with something else, so what lugs do folks recommend?

Gorilla brand are good lug nuts. The Ford Performance open lugs are good too.

 

[skinnyb]

I got gorilla the first week I got my car. Swapped them out and cranked them down to 150# and good to go. When I got my new wheels, they came with new Gorilla as well..

 

[Nitrousfedlx]

Any recommendations for new lugs? I have also heard the OEM ones are plated and will warp/swell over time. Haven't had that issue but I will probably replace mine in the next year with something else, so what lugs do folks recommend?

Whatever brand u buy just make sure there solid one piece and that they are the large "bulge" acorn lug nuts. Alot of people even on here use aftermarket but small style. Those have a lot less contact area on the cone of the lug nut and the seat of the wheel (factory wheels) which is unsafe.

 

[Decosse]

I agree with Gorilla- I replaced my OEM ones, love them, no problems since.
Gorilla 41148HT Mustang Lug Nut Kit Small Diameter 15-24 (cjponyparts.com)

 

[Nitrousfedlx]

I agree with Gorilla- I replaced my OEM ones, love them, no problems since.
Gorilla 41148HT Mustang Lug Nut Kit Small Diameter 15-24 (cjponyparts.com)

Just wondering if u have aftermarket wheels?

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