Do I Need to Replace All the Lug Nuts If One Is Broken?

[Jonah]

If the remaining lug nuts are in good condition, you can replace just the broken one. However, if the others have also been affected, it is recommended to replace all of them. This is because missing one lug nut or having uneven tightening force can cause the tire to bear uneven stress during driving, potentially leading to deformation or tearing. Here are the steps to replace a broken lug nut: 1. Generally, it is not advisable to handle a broken lug nut by yourself. If you must do it yourself, first use a jack and remove the wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence to take off the wheel and tire. Most brake discs have a removal port, allowing you to use the spare long screw from the vehicle toolkit to push out the brake disc. 2. If the vehicle design includes a reserved space in the bearing area to remove the broken lug nut, you can unscrew the remaining part and replace it with a new one of the same model. If not available, you can purchase one. If the vehicle design does not have this reserved space, you will need to visit a 4S shop to replace the bearing, as it cannot be removed otherwise. In fact, most vehicle models should have this feature.