Broken studs/Danger

lockhaf8523 · 12-14-2007, 11:07 AM

I have a 2003 and have had two experiences with my front left wheel studs breaking while turning to the right. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

gomarlins3 · 12-14-2007, 11:14 AM

First I have heard of it. It sounds to me like you are using too much torque. Honda recommends 80 ft. lbs. per wheel stud.

lockhaf8523 · 12-14-2007, 11:33 AM

The local Honda dealer repaired the first broken studs about a year ago. Prior to that I used a "certified" installer for some tires I bought over the internet. For the first instance, I assumed the "certified" installer had over torqued the nuts but now that it happened again, I'm a little concerned. I sure dont want to lose a wheel at high speed (or low for that matter) Anyway, thanks for the response.

12-14-2007, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
lockhaf8523 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	Broken studs/Danger I have a 2003 and have had two experiences with my front left wheel studs breaking while turning to the right. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

12-14-2007, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	First I have heard of it. It sounds to me like you are using too much torque. Honda recommends 80 ft. lbs. per wheel stud. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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12-14-2007, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
lockhaf8523 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	The local Honda dealer repaired the first broken studs about a year ago. Prior to that I used a "certified" installer for some tires I bought over the internet. For the first instance, I assumed the "certified" installer had over torqued the nuts but now that it happened again, I'm a little concerned. I sure dont want to lose a wheel at high speed (or low for that matter) Anyway, thanks for the response.