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HondaTypeJ
06-17-2002, 11:18 PM
Ok, so as I was installing the last rim on my car I was taking off the stock rims and as I was taking off the last lug (it was pretty stuck), all of the sudden (as I was putting on pressure) it cracked off! I was like ohh S&^T! I still went ahead and put the rim on, but only attached 3 lugs. I tried putting the 4th but it wouldnt go on. What I want to know is, is it safe to drive with 3 lugs attached? All the others are fine and have thier 4 lugs. If you are confused, please see the attached picture. Notice that there are only 3 lugs.
DRAG Boosted Si
06-17-2002, 11:29 PM
no that is not safe....thats not enough to torque that rim into place so over time those other three lugs are going to come loose...order a lug from autozone or some sh*t or jus go by the honda dealership and pick one up :yes: :cool:
ebpda9
06-17-2002, 11:30 PM
i would get that fixed asap. you might go aver a bump and bend the rim. the studs are only $2-5, but it will be a pain the rear to install the new one, if the hub assembly looks like on my accord
HondaTypeJ
06-17-2002, 11:32 PM
OK, thanks! I will stop by the Honda Dealer tomorrow and have it fixed. So it doesnt cost that much?
DRAG Boosted Si
06-17-2002, 11:36 PM
Originally posted by HondaTypeJ
So it doesnt cost that much? not if u do the work yourself:cool:
ebpda9
06-17-2002, 11:43 PM
Originally posted by DRAG Boosted Si
not if u do the work yourself:cool:

if that sh!t would have happened to me the dealer would have to do it. i don't feel like getting half of the car apart just for that.
HondaTypeJ
06-17-2002, 11:46 PM
Damn, I dont think I can do it myself and I am sure the dealer is going to charge a grip.
94_AcCoRd_EX
06-18-2002, 12:17 AM
Originally posted by HondaTypeJ
Damn, I dont think I can do it myself and I am sure the dealer is going to charge a grip.

It doesn't matter, its just something that you have to get done.
KwikR6
06-18-2002, 02:09 AM
Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX


It doesn't matter, its just something that you have to get done.
Yeah enough said.....I wouldn't even drive my car like that.
Racing Rice
06-18-2002, 07:33 AM
you can find someone other then the dealer to do it.. Some one did my dads car, only charged him like 20$
Accord Man
06-18-2002, 04:19 PM
for those with 5 lugs, with 4/5 you can survive..

but 3/4, thats a no-no..