Lug nut stuck(seized)?

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Tony Hwang - 18 Nov 2007 02:48 GMT

Hi,
Time to switch in winer tiress rims, first time I ran into a lug nut
which won't budge no matter how hard I try. Last time when I
put on summer tire rims, I did not over torqued or anything.
What gives? Any thrcik to make it loose? Car is 2000 Impreza RS
on after market Momo rims with spline lug nuts. I am afraid I'll
break the head off if I try any harder.
TIA,
Tony

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Thomas Hanno - 18 Nov 2007 02:52 GMT

Same thing happened to me this summer. I googled the problem and found
a couple of tricks. What finally worked was lightly tightening all the
lugs (by hand) and lowering the car, then shaking the car by the roof
rack. I heard a click and the tire came right off when I jacked the
car back up. I'd suggest googling it or someone else will come along
and give you some tips.

> Hi,
> Time to switch in winer tiress rims, first time I ran into a lug nut
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> TIA,
> Tony

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Bugalugs - 18 Nov 2007 08:14 GMT

> Same thing happened to me this summer. I googled the problem and found
> a couple of tricks. What finally worked was lightly tightening all the
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>> TIA,
>> Tony

If all else fails you might have to drill and split the nut and replace
it and the stud. (Be a sod of a job though)

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Bob Bailin - 18 Nov 2007 09:44 GMT

> Hi,
> Time to switch in winer tiress rims, first time I ran into a lug nut
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> TIA,
> Tony

Bring it to any tire shop and ask them to use their impact wrench on
the stubborn lugnut. Even the most stubborn will come off within seconds.

Bob

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Bonehenge (B A R R Y) - 18 Nov 2007 12:30 GMT

>Hi,
>Time to switch in winer tiress rims, first time I ran into a lug nut
>which won't budge no matter how hard I try. Last time when I
>put on summer tire rims, I did not over torqued or anything.
>What gives? Any thrcik to make it loose?

PB Blaster is great stuff, along with an impact wrench.

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Matt Richards - 19 Nov 2007 04:46 GMT

> Hi,
> Time to switch in winer tiress rims, first time I ran into a lug nut
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> TIA,
> Tony

I wouldn't try the shotgun method..

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/339418_shotgun13.html

Matt.

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David - 19 Nov 2007 14:23 GMT

>Hi,
>Time to switch in winer tiress rims, first time I ran into a lug nut
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>TIA,
>Tony

You'll need a breaker bar longer than 18". Tighten slightly, then
loosen.

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