If some wheel lug nuts are torqued and two are gun tight what will happen?

2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3
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if some wheel lug nuts are torqued and 2 are gun tight what will happen?
Oct 23, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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If the wheel lug nuts are not tightened correctly it can cause the brake rotor or rim to warp and cause a vibration in the steering wheel, also it can cause one or more of the lug nuts to come off while driving or the wheel stud can break. Are you having a problem?
Oct 23, 2023 at 12:03 PM
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