stuck wheel nuts

jrp73 · 04-04-2015, 12:55 PM

hi guys - I've come to take me wheel nuts off today and they just aren't budging... seems like they might have been over tightened when the garage did my brake pads or I'm just being a pu55y

either way I need them off, does anyone have any tips to get these moving? I've tried rinsing them in WD40 but it hasn't made any difference.

All I have is the standard socket bar.... help please!

mr-modster · 04-04-2015, 12:57 PM

You could try a little heat on the nuts

NA55 · 04-04-2015, 01:01 PM

Take it to a shop and hit it with air tools to break it loose..

tomwh85 · 04-04-2015, 01:09 PM

Have you got a breaker bar or a long bar to put over for more leverage if you don't fancy taking it to the garage?

basim07 · 04-04-2015, 01:15 PM

Breaker bar / long bar

I have an extendable one that pulls out and doubles in size. Never ever failed me.

JM85 · 04-04-2015, 01:15 PM

+1 for a breaker bar

Needbmwpartzz · 04-04-2015, 01:38 PM

Breaker bar or your a pussy

dest · 04-04-2015, 01:44 PM

First thing to try before a bar is to put your current one on horizonally pointing to 9 o'clock, then use your foot/stand on it.
If that doesn't work then go for a longer bar! More chance with that than an air gun tbh

essex_lad · 04-04-2015, 02:19 PM

Try using a blow torch

Waspo · 04-04-2015, 03:28 PM

3 weetabix tomorrow for breakfast, and an Extension bar!!!

acerboo · 04-04-2015, 03:57 PM

id be careful using a blowtorch on your nuts could be painful

Nickos · 04-04-2015, 04:07 PM

Plus gas

essex_lad · 04-04-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

id be careful using a blowtorch on your nuts could be painful

Lol

#Tee · 04-04-2015, 06:30 PM

every car guy has one of these laying around. use the handle

essex_lad · 04-05-2015, 02:01 AM

Where abouts are you from James?

half Colin · 04-05-2015, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #Tee

every car guy has one of these laying around. use the handle

Ooh, that's a nice one - I need a new one, what make?

#Tee · 04-05-2015, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by half Colin

Quote:

Originally Posted by #Tee

every car guy has one of these laying around. use the handle

Ooh, that's a nice one - I need a new one, what make?

harbor freight brand. cheap and effective and light and low profile

shaun335d · 04-05-2015, 10:18 AM

Get to the gym

jrp73 · 04-06-2015, 05:20 AM

thanks for the replies guys, breaker bar it is then.

I found this one from halfords but does anyone have any idea what socket I need for it to remove by wheel nuts?

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tra...r-18-1-2-drive

#Tee · 04-06-2015, 06:03 AM

you want a 17mm socket 1/2in drive

Digitalize · 04-06-2015, 06:17 AM

If you're buying sockets, get the wheel socket that's got a nylon outer cover and is deeper.

Sparky68 · 04-06-2015, 06:46 AM

Breaker bar onto the nut , other end on the ground and reverse the car slowly.

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jrp73 Lieutenant 35 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E92 330D Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	stuck wheel nuts - any tips or tricks? hi guys - I've come to take me wheel nuts off today and they just aren't budging... seems like they might have been over tightened when the garage did my brake pads or I'm just being a pu55y either way I need them off, does anyone have any tips to get these moving? I've tried rinsing them in WD40 but it hasn't made any difference. All I have is the standard socket bar.... help please!
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tomwh85 Captain 58 Rep 702 Posts Drives: BMW e90 335d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chesterfield, England iTrader: (0)	Have you got a breaker bar or a long bar to put over for more leverage if you don't fancy taking it to the garage?
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basim07 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E93 330i & E90 330D Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Breaker bar / long bar I have an extendable one that pulls out and doubles in size. Never ever failed me.
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	First thing to try before a bar is to put your current one on horizonally pointing to 9 o'clock, then use your foot/stand on it. If that doesn't work then go for a longer bar! More chance with that than an air gun tbh
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jrp73 Lieutenant 35 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E92 330D Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	thanks for the replies guys, breaker bar it is then. I found this one from halfords but does anyone have any idea what socket I need for it to remove by wheel nuts? http://www.halfords.com/motoring-tra...r-18-1-2-drive
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