If the wheels have been removed, most shops will mention re-torquing the lug nuts within 100 miles. My chevy dealer doesn't do this, but everywhere else I've been has(probably to cover their butt).
Once when I was in high school I put a new set of tires on and went for a drive. About 90 miles in I was 1/4 mile from my driveway when a horrible shaking started(going about 60mph), I pulled into the driveway and only had 2 lug nuts and studs left on the car(one wheel). Before that point there was no indication of an issue.
Did a front brake job on a different car and drove it 10,000 miles without issue. I was driving and without warning(no shaking or anything) all 5 lugs snapped off, of course in the middle of nowhere on the 4th of July. Needless to say I always check my lug nuts with a torque wrench now(I carry it in the car when I have any wheels off). I don't mind if it offends the shop I'm at, I will check before I ever drive off now.
Once when I was in high school I put a new set of tires on and went for a drive. About 90 miles in I was 1/4 mile from my driveway when a horrible shaking started(going about 60mph), I pulled into the driveway and only had 2 lug nuts and studs left on the car(one wheel). Before that point there was no indication of an issue.
Did a front brake job on a different car and drove it 10,000 miles without issue. I was driving and without warning(no shaking or anything) all 5 lugs snapped off, of course in the middle of nowhere on the 4th of July. Needless to say I always check my lug nuts with a torque wrench now(I carry it in the car when I have any wheels off). I don't mind if it offends the shop I'm at, I will check before I ever drive off now.