Help! My car got a flat and theres is a stripped lug nut that will not come off the rim. Im visting a friend and Ive called several auto shops/mechanics and noone has a portable air compressor. I was wondering if anyone had another alternative to get the lugwig off? Please any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
2007-02-26 03:00:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like the lug bolt is already toast. You might as well chisel it off with a cold chisel and a 3 pound sledge hammer.
2007-02-26 03:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An air compressor won't help you - "stripped" means that the threads have broken off the inside of the nut, so that it turns easily but doesn't screw itself off the stud. The only way to remove this is to turn the nut while simultaneously pulling on it - a difficult proposition.
An air compressor is only good for nuts that have been over-tightened or have seized onto the stud. If this is the problem, and you can't get a compressor, try putting a piece of metal pipe over the end of the wrench. The added leverage should help you remove the nut.
2007-02-26 11:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make special sockets to get rounded/locking lug nuts off. Most are sold by professional tool dealers like snap-on or matco. You may be looking at a tow to a near by shop to get this taken care of. The cost of the tow would probly be about the same as them coming to you with a portable compressor.
2007-02-26 11:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by akicestorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a can of Fix a Flat and drive it to the nearest tire shop and tell them you used fix a flat.
2007-02-26 13:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run to SEARS and you can get a tool for removing rounded off nuts or bolts it's called a "Bolt-Out" damaged bolt and nut remover. About $10.00
2007-02-26 11:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by biker77bill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call a truck service that has road side assistance. or it might be cheaper to have car towed to tire center.
2007-02-26 11:06:31 · answer #6 · answered by charlie_corral 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no easy answer..is it striped or is the lug spinning...only fix ive seen is to bust the nut with a special tool,,called duh a nut buster..you can get one at most auto pts stores..
2007-02-26 11:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋