lugnut

Secures your rims

A lugnut is a heavy nut that fastens a wheel to a vehicle's axle.

The term comes from lug, meaning a projecting piece that provides a grip or attachment point.

Lugnuts are tightened with a wrench in a star pattern to ensure even pressure: I stripped a lugnut trying to change the tire.

fastening

bolt

Threaded rod for nuts

wrench · socket · ratchet · fasten · tighten · secure · clamp · anchor · affix · loosen

shape

hexagonal

Six-edged polygon's form

wrench · flange · tapered · conical · spline · acorn · rounded · chrome · steel · aluminum

wheel

hubcap

Protective wheel center cover

  • tireLose strength or energy
  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • spokeCommunicated verbally

axle · hub · stud · rotor · brake · alignment · rotation · flat tire · spare · jack

security

locking

Fixing firmly in position

keyed · master key · protective · tamper-resistant

Opposites
fastener function

lugnutlug bolt

Threaded rod securing wheels

wheel bolt · bolt · stud

fastening vs. unfastening

lugnutlug wrench

Tool for tire bolts

tire iron

Family

lugnuts

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G