So I was dropping my buddy off at the airport around 7pm last night. Took I-205 from Johnson Creek Blvd (about 6 miles @ 70mph). After dropping him off I was heading home when something didn't feel right with my car. I had the choice to either get on I-205 or take 82nd (a busy non-freeway street). I was SO close to gettin on I-205 as it takes about half the time to get home, but I decided at the last minute to trust my gut. I cut across traffic onto 82nd and pulled over then got out to check my tires. All of them seemed to have good tire pressure so I got back in the car. I had a funny feeling though and decided to check my lug bolts. Going around the car clockwise starting with the front passenger wheel I felt each lug to make sure they were tight. Coming around to the front driver side wheel I reached for a lug and it was gone. I thought WTF, looked down and the other three were just barely threaded. I kicked the tire a bit on the left side to see if it would move and the whole thing pivoted. I was able to tighten up the lugs and drive home on three.
The reason I wanted everyone to read this is because if I had chose to be lazy and got on the freeway there's no doubt I would've had a very, very bad accident. One which would've totaled my car and quite possibly done damage to others. If you guys feel like something doesn't feel right, get out and take a look. It might save your life.
The reason I wanted everyone to read this is because if I had chose to be lazy and got on the freeway there's no doubt I would've had a very, very bad accident. One which would've totaled my car and quite possibly done damage to others. If you guys feel like something doesn't feel right, get out and take a look. It might save your life.
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