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The lug nuts on the wheel that hold the tire on must have been loose. Even if you properly torque down all of your wheels, if you don't use a star pattern to tighten the lug nuts down, than the wheel may not be flush with the wheel hub. If this is the case, than the lug nuts can loosen, and the wheel can come off.
Also, if your vehicle has loose traction arms, or tie rods (all parts of the suspension and wheel assembly), than the wheel can not only come loose, but it can fall under the car, causing a very dangerous situation. I would suggest watching a video on how to properly change a tire, before you remove or replace one yourself.
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How do you make a right turn while driving a car?
Turn the wheel clockwise.
Why is my front wheel drive car roar while driving and change pitch while turning?
Sounds like to me you need a wheel bearing
Why do your car shake while driving?
Sounds like wheel imbalance or possibly a bad wheel bearing(s).
Why does a car make roaring noises while driving?
It is probably a wheel bearing if it only does it while moving.
What makes car make a roaring noise while driving at 60-70 mph?
possibly your tires or a wheel bearing, listen at lower speeds, if you rock the steering wheel back and forth and it comes and goes it's probably a wheel bearing
The car turns off suddenly while driving?
The car will stop if the battery cable comes loose.
Why does my Car steering wheel wobble while driving?
Sounds like your car might need either an alignment or the wheels have to be balanced.
What is wrong with your car if your voltage light comes on and the car sputters while your driving?
Your alternator is not keeping the battery charged.
Why does your steering wheel vibrate when you are driving and coasting?
A car's steering wheel will vibrate when driving if the car's alignment needs to be adjusted.
What would make a humming or grinding sound when im inside the car driving but cant be heard on the outside?
if its while your driving it could be wheel bearings
What is wrong if your car makes a buzzing sound when you turn the wheel while you are driving on curvey roads?
Your car may need power steering fluid if it makes a buzzing noise when you turn the wheel.
What causes a car to make rattling noises while driving?
bearings old tires shock observers steering wheel
