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From: sticks <wolverine01@charter.net>
Newsgroups: rec.outdoors.rv-travel
Subject: Re: lug nuts
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2025 21:47:24 -0500
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On 6/7/2025 8:48 PM, sticks wrote:
> On 6/7/2025 8:07 PM, Ted Heise wrote:
>> Okay, got home from Wyoming and found a tire quite low on
>> pressure.  Did the cleanup and it's definitely flat.  I got the
>> thing jacked up and tried loosening the lug nuts--but failed.
>> After many tries, I think the socket I have (13/16") is just
>> slightly too big.  It wobbles a bit when placed all the way in.
>>
>> A 3/4" won't go on the nuts, so maybe I need metric?  Seems 20 mm
>> would be the size just less than 13/16".  Does that make any
>> sense?
> 
> Before doing anything else, you you should confirm the proper size of 
> the nuts.  If still stripped see recommendations below.
> 
>> My bigger concern is that I'v probably rounded off the nuts from
>> trying too many times to turn them with the socket I have.  Any
>> suggestions on how to go at this?
> 
> You can try a slightly smaller socket that you have to beat on with a 
> hammer.  Problem with this is it also might get stuck and not take the 
> nut off if you're not careful.
> 
> You can try using a chisel to beat it off first, and I've then moved on 
> to chiseling down the length of the nut and splitting it.  Obviously, 
> this can be hard on a nice finish of the wheel if and when you miss. You 
> also might end up having to install a new wheel stud if you mess up the 
> threads.
> 
> The easiest method is using a bolt and nut removing socket tool.  These 
> work really well.  Just don't jerk your socket wrench.  It works best 
> with slow steady pulls.  Put a pipe on the end if you need more leverage.
> 
> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X7FYZB7>

Forgot to mention, this set only goes up to 3/4"/19mm.  If your 13/16" 
is too big, the rounding of the tool sockets would probably fit, but 
either look for something individual, bigger set, or take a chance on 
it.  There are many sets out there.


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