Monday, September 19, 2011

How much to replace bolt on wheel?

I broke a bolt while changing a tire on my car. The car is a 4 door sedan with 14 inch rims. I had 5 bolts, some people say its ok to only have 4 (since some cars only use 4 anyway), but I'd like to get it fixed if its not too expensive.How much to replace bolt on wheel?It can vary from car to car. most cars you will need to remove the brake system, to remove and replace a wheel stud. depending on the shop you go to, it should cost between 75-150.



If you have to remove the hub bearing, it will cost 2-3 times as much. European or Japanese cars are more likely to have this style.



If you replace the lug nuts on the car, it will decrease the chance greatly of breaking another wheel stud. the threads on a lug nut, will not last forever.How much to replace bolt on wheel?It really depends on what year, make and model the vehicle is and also is it the front or back. It is not a good idea to drive around with missing lug nuts even though some people will tell you differently. Get it fixed.How much to replace bolt on wheel?Do not leave it with 4. It's dangerous. There are 5 for a REASON!

The nut is a few bucks. The stud, if required will be maybe $10-15. The labour to replace the stud is about 1/2 hour, $30-$40.How much to replace bolt on wheel?front or back, Take a 24 oz hammer knock it out , Then fish it out ether way its not to much bot run to the parts house and get one for your car, Good luck