Need help removing front tire
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Dumont NJ
Need help removing front tire
I was trying to paint my calipers and went to remove the front the wheel for the first time. Bought car a month ago.
Anyway, one of the lugs is stripped!!! What can I do to get it off?
Anyway, one of the lugs is stripped!!! What can I do to get it off?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,107
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From: Lancaster PA
Is it the hex on the outside of the lug that is rounded or is it the lug stud threads that are stripped? If it is the threads you will have to force it untils it snaps off and then replace the stud and nut. If it is the hex nut you can use and impact socket a little bit smaller and hammer it on and then turn it. Also the tool companies sell special tapered sockets that can be hammered on to grip a rounded nut. good luck
