Rust around wheel nuts may mean: Question Rust around wheel nuts may mean: Answers The nuts are too tight. The nuts are loose. The tires should be replaced. Explanation Rust around wheel nuts can indicate that the nuts are loose. If you find rust near the wheel nuts, check their tightness before beginning to drive. This questions appears in the following tests: Iowa Class B Knowledge Test Kentucky Tank Louisiana Class A Knowledge Test Minnesota HazMat Minnesota Tank Missouri Double Oklahoma Class B Knowledge Test Tennessee Class B Knowledge Test Vermont Class A Knowledge Test