i have tools I just don't know how to loosen them
2007-02-06 02:39:04 · 10 answers · asked by anablackfury2 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They are tight and I was wondering how to loosen them. Is there a trick or am I just left with the tire iron
Thanks ahead for those who answer
2007-02-06 02:50:03 · update #1
without jacking the car up, put the lug nut wrench on the lug nut and turn it counter clockwise. it will take all your strength to loosen the nut most likely. but you can stand on the wrench if necessary. after all the nuts are loose a few turns then jack the car so the wheel is off the ground, remove nuts/tire and reverse the procedure. when tightening the lug nuts just lower the jack a little bit, just enough so that tire doesn't spin and then tighten the nuts as tight as you can, I weight 180pnds and I generally finish tightening the nuts by putting my foot on the wrench and bearing down on it a little to snug nut up.
2007-02-06 02:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending if you are the original owner of the vehicle, the car should be equipped with a jack and lug wrench to assist in changing a tire. If you aren't the original owner, then hopefully the previous owner didn't remove it from the vehicle. Generally the tools are located somewhere in the trunk/back of the vehicle and can be near the spare tire or some concealed compartment.
You can check the owners manual of your vehicle for detailed instructions for removing the tire of your vehicle. Generally though, you'll loosen (not remove) the lug nut while the vehicle is still on the ground (prevents the tire from spinning since the lug nuts may be on pretty tight). After they are loose, lift the vehicle using the jack at the specified lift points for your vehicle (each vehicle can vary but they are generally on the edge of the vehicle located between the tires)
2007-02-06 02:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off they're not supposed to be so tight that you can't remove them. Unfortunately a lot of tire shops over tighten lugs using air tools and never use a torque wrench. Second when you put them back on make sure to follow what the owners manual suggests for tightness. Putting your full weight on the end of a lug wrench is going to over tighten them for sure and if you over tighten them you can strip the lug studs which are very hard to replace if they're stripped with the wheel on. You can also bend them and damage your wheels, crack the your brake rotors or cause damage to other parts of the car. Of course leaving them too lose could result in the wheel coming off while driving. Generally you're going to have a good amount of leverage with whatever wrench you have so putting your full body weight into it is going to torque the nut to 300-400+ft/lbs and most cars only require you to torque them to somewhere between 65-90ft/lbs.
Basically, if you don't know what you're doing and how much pressure to put on them have a professional do it. Or if dealing with a spare tighten them pretty tight but don't use your full body weight. On your average lug wrench use the strength and weight of your upper body and if you have to use more than that then it's tight enough.
2007-02-06 05:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are two methods. You can buy the special sockets sold exclusively for this type of situation. The magic behind these special "extractor" type of sockets, is that inside instead of having flat walls to grip the nut, the have curved sharp edges which in a sense "bite" into the stripped nut. Otherwise you can try fitting a smaller size regular socket, but that is highly unlikely to work. Worst case scenario you have to break off the socket and lug and replace the lug with a new stud. Hope this helps
2016-05-23 23:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your teeth of course!
Seriously, If your car does not have a lug nut wrench as part of its emergency kit in the trunk (or look in your owners manual for the location), then go to a auto store or walmart and buy a 4 way lug nut wrench.
Then once you get it, to take off the nuts, its "counterclockwise". To tighten, its clockwise. Lefty loosy, Right Tighty, thats the old addage.
One secret to getting them loose or tight enough is to have a good pair of rubber sole shoes handy and to stand with one foot on the proper side of the wrench to leverage it loose or tight. Just be sure to brace yourself with the other foot and your hands on the body of the car.
Good Luck!
2007-02-06 02:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by Le Nuez Vert` 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Lefty loosey, righty tighty." Put the wrench on, apply pressure in a counter-clockwise direction. Chances are they are very tight. A star (4 way) wrench works better when they are tight instead of the toy supplied with your jack. In some cases a trip to the tire store is called for so they can use the air tool on it.
2007-02-06 02:45:38 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a tire iron that came with the car put it on the lug and turn it counter clockwise. If you have a socket and breaker bar do the same thing. More info and could possibly help more.
2007-02-06 02:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by pealius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read owners manual you will be surprise to find so much info in this book . these nuts are right hand thread so figure out
2007-02-06 02:45:40 · answer #8 · answered by lake d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get someone who has done it before.you could get hurt....tip...lossen lug nuts before jacking off the ground.it keeps wheel from spinning..
2007-02-06 02:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually on there pretty tight.
Get your Boyfriend/Dad/Son/Uncle/Brother/Mechanic to do it
2007-02-06 02:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋