Wheel stud/cross thread lugs a common problem?

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May 18, 2014

Pete6032

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Wheel stud/cross thread lugs a common problem?

2001 Civic, this is the third time I've had to get someone to replace a wheel stud. Second and third time the lugs were cross threaded on the stud (thank you Honda dealer for doing that). Is this a common problem with 7th gen civics?

May 18, 2014

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Re: Wheel stud/cross thread lugs a common problem?

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Is this a common problem with 7th gen civics?

Not if one knows what they are doing, and does it properly.

May 18, 2014

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Re: Wheel stud/cross thread lugs a common problem?

i would find it difficult to cross thread a wheel stud if i tried to do it on purpose

May 18, 2014

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Re: Wheel stud/cross thread lugs a common problem?

Someone probably used the air gun to put it on without first putting it on by hand for a few turns.

It would be difficult to hand cross thread a lug, IMO.