I over-tightened a lug nut on an alloy wheel. It seems to have pushed right through the alloy and is up against the metal on the other ...

Until you're stuck because your lugs nuts are swollen and can't be removed to change a flat tire, wheel studs and lug nuts ...

So, it’s just not safe to “make do with four lug nuts.” Although my wife keeps suggesting I try it. Also, since you tightened ...