Is it a big deal if a car tire lug nut cap falls off?
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Not a big deal. The lug nut cap only serves aesthetic and dust-proof purposes, and won't cause air leakage. Here's additional information: 1. Wheel hub nuts: Wheel hub nuts are specialized nuts used to secure the outer wheel hub of a car. Due to the variability of automotive nuts, there isn't a national standard for them, but generally their specifications are similar to standard hex nuts, ranging from M12 to M42. 2. Thread pitch: Wheel hub nuts are typically thicker than standard hex nuts of the same specification, and usually feature fine threads with pitches of approximately 1.5mm and 2.0mm. Their shape is an equilateral hexagon like standard hex nuts, but one end has a taper, inside which there may be a step to accommodate a nylon washer for locking purposes.