attempt a DIY tire rotation or replace brakes on your car. It’s not just the lug nuts that rust attacks, either. The exposed threads of wheel studs that the lug nuts screw onto can also rust.

I think you can get by with one new wheel. But replace all five lug nuts and lug bolts to be safe. Then you’ll be good to go, Perry. Got a question about cars? Write to Car Talk write to Ray in ...

To change a tyre, you will need the following tools, typically found in your vehicle: • A spare tyre, • A jack, • A lug wrench, • Wheel wedges (if available), and • A flashlight (in case of low-light ...