The driver of a Toyota had a major scare after noticing that the vehicle’s steering wheel had begun to shake while traveling on a highway. Shortly afterward, one of the wheels detached completely and was thrown away from the vehicle.
The moment was captured in a video posted by content creator Patty. In the footage, the vibration in the steering wheel can be seen intensifying before the camera suddenly moves when the wheel comes off.
The wheel crossed the driver’s field of vision and eventually landed in the yard of a house near the road. The driver said he was lucky, adding that the incident could have been fatal if it had happened a few minutes earlier.
In the post’s caption, the driver linked the problem to a modification known as the “Carolina squat,” an aesthetic alteration that raises the front of the vehicle and lowers the rear. This type of modification can change the suspension geometry and increase wear on components.
Experts point out that wheels usually come loose because of fastening failures, such as loose or broken lug nuts, hub failure, or damage to suspension components.
These problems can arise after services that require the wheels to be removed, such as tire replacement, tire rotation, or maintenance. Improper use of pneumatic tools can also cause the lug nuts to be tightened incorrectly.
In addition to the mechanical risks, pickup trucks with suspensions modified to create an excessive tilt may experience visibility, lighting, and high-speed stability problems. Because of the associated risks, some US states have begun restricting or banning this type of modification.
After the incident, internet users stressed that warning signs such as steering wheel vibration should not be ignored. “So, lesson learned. Your vehicle does not just do strange things for no reason, so next time you should stop and check it,” one TikTok user said in the clip’s comment section.
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Photo and video: TikTok @478.pattyy. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
