Quick question everyone, I just threw on my winter tires and realized that I didn't tighten one nut enough and it must have come off while driving on the freeway last night. So my question is, can I drive safely for half a day with only 4 lug nuts holding on one wheel?

 

yes, so long as the other 4 nuts are secure, you can limp the car around for a short period until you get a 5th one back on there.

 

i broke my stud on my car when swapping tires out.......that was like 6 months ago ben driving around no prob just ben lazzy. im guessing that u will be safe with 4 of 5.

 

Not the most desirable situation, but you can do it.

 

Just remember that you've got 20% less metal holding onto the wheel. The other 4 lugs now take on (roughly) 5% more stress (each) than before.

 

this remind me the time when I forgot to tighten all 5 bolts on front driver wheel. I was on the high way and drove about 65 MPH. the steering wheel was shaking like hell. I got out the exited and checked the wheel, all bolts almost fall off. lol

 

same thing happen to me after i installed the CAI. I also lost 2 lug nuts too.
Now i usually tighten them with torque wrench.

 

well, guess me and you were lucky that nothing happen to us.