Wednesday, September 14, 2011

!?!?! HOW do i change a car wheel myself? I cant even get ONE of the lug nuts off?

im trying to change my car wheel using the lug wrench provided with the spare tire.. I cant even remove one of the lug nuts from the wheel.. is there an easier way BESIDES taking it to the dealer??!?!?! HOW do i change a car wheel myself? I cant even get ONE of the lug nuts off?You need better leverage to loosen up the lug nut. Do you have a hollow metal pipe that you could use to %26quot;extend%26quot; the lug wrench? When the wrench arm is longer, you don't have to use as much force to loosen up the lug nuts. Don't try kicking or standing on the lug wrench because you could snap off the lug nut..then you'll have more trouble on your hands.!?!?! HOW do i change a car wheel myself? I cant even get ONE of the lug nuts off?Usually tire mechanics over -tighten the lugs, but factory lug wrenches are crude and ill balanced.

I suggest a 1/2 drive 24%26quot; Break bar ,a 6%26quot; extension and the appropriate socket. The break bar can be used 90^ without the slight bend most have, the extra length gives more leverage. . Look up the torque specs and set with a torque wrench then check it for feel withe the break bar. Have a big friend loosen the lugs,1 wheel at a time, and you reset them so you can undo them.

The break bar set up should cost about $20

Anything is easier than the dealer, the car did not go flat at the dealer.!?!?! HOW do i change a car wheel myself? I cant even get ONE of the lug nuts off?Sounds like your the victim of a kid with an impact gun.Try using leg power on the lug wrench.Get the handle parallel to the ground and put your foot on it then press down.Keep a hand on the car for balance so you don't slip and fall.You could also use a piece of pipe as a cheater bar for more leverage.A socket and a breaker bar usually works better than the factory lug wrench if you have one.!?!?! HOW do i change a car wheel myself? I cant even get ONE of the lug nuts off?Elbow greese lol.!?!?! HOW do i change a car wheel myself? I cant even get ONE of the lug nuts off?1 get a big X lug nut remover

2 spray lugs wot wd 40 or the like before u start...

3 sometimes even then the jerks put wheels on with a air hammer/wrench... 4 iv learned to go in parking lot after rotation/service and try to loose them...if i can't i make the shop take them off and tighten by hand..[my hand] lol
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