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Car Forum / Kia Cars / August 2004

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Replacing a tire

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Courtney Huber - 19 Aug 2004 20:54 GMT
I'm trying to replace a tire on my 2000 Sportage, but the lug nuts are way
too tight to unscrew them manually. I can't get it to the shop because the
tire is completely flat. How do I unscrew the lug nuts with just the manual
tool they give you (without ripping an arm out of the socket)? I even tried
lubricating them repeatedly, but they won't budge.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
CG
Garth Vader - 20 Aug 2004 20:37 GMT
You could try a ratchet with a deep socket and see if that works.  Also, you
might try to tighten it, then loosen it.  Sometimes that works, too.  Will
the tire hold air?  Can you inflate it and drive to the shop? (Be careful of
it blowing, though, since it's sat flat).  Or, you could have a mobile tire
shop come and do it on-site.

Leverage may be your key.  Can you fit a long metal (hollow) pipe over the
manual tool?  The extra leverage will probably work for you.  I've done this
before, too, but using a deep socket and ratchet.

> I'm trying to replace a tire on my 2000 Sportage, but the lug nuts are way
> too tight to unscrew them manually. I can't get it to the shop because the
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> Thanks,
> CG
 
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