Cracked wheel

[bbwlwb88]

Just wanted to highlight the importance of checking lug nut torque
after having tires changed or brake work performed. A couple of weeks
ago, after having brake work, I noticed 2 stress cracks had developed
in one of the tag axle wheels. The shop would not admit responsibility
for the excess torque but did share the cost of replacing the wheel. I
checked torque on the other wheels and found that all of them were over
torqued. It is the first time I have failed to check lug nut torque
after having work done and I wound up paying a price.

Royal Washburn
97 43 BBWL