Date: 6 Jul 2006 16:47:49 -0700
From: "R. Frist" <rhfristnospamzon.net>
Subject: Re: Do rusty wheel nuts need to be replaced?
Viktor Haag wrote:
> I've noticed that, after this winter, all the wheel nuts on my Saab
> appear rusty. I have no steel rims for winter driving, just the
This seems to be a common cosmetic problem with 9-5 wheel bolts. Don't
worry about them weakening. They will outlast the car. I resorted to
painting them in situ on my significant other's car with a tiny brush.
I touch them up each time the tires are rotated.