00:00Wheel nuts rarely fail suddenly. When under torqued, they bund under torqued. They loosen gradually due to vibration and heat cycles. As load increases, the remaining nuts take more stress until sheer forces exceed their strength. The wheel may wobble slightly first, but drivers often ignore it. Eventually, the hub studs fail torbitus, fail progressively, and the wheel separates completely, often during turns or braking. These accidents aren't freak failures. They're slow mechanical warnings that went unnoticed.
