Little Lug Nut problem
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Little Lug Nut problem
So I go to switch to winter tires today, get first three wheels off no problem.
Then I come to my left front wheel. Lo and behold, the lock nut is STRIPPED.
the pattern is worn down and whenever I try to loosen it, the key pops out.
HOW THE HELL do I get this nut off?
I tried an impact wrench, didnt slip, but it was an electric wrench so didnt have enough torque to budge it.
Please help, big snowfall tomorrow and I want to get it done!!!
Any ideas guys??
Then I come to my left front wheel. Lo and behold, the lock nut is STRIPPED.
the pattern is worn down and whenever I try to loosen it, the key pops out.
HOW THE HELL do I get this nut off?
I tried an impact wrench, didnt slip, but it was an electric wrench so didnt have enough torque to budge it.
Please help, big snowfall tomorrow and I want to get it done!!!
Any ideas guys??
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I just saw a commercial for one of those wratcheting multi-socket wrench thingies. I believe it has a rubber lining or something.
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cool, I think thats what Ill do.
My neighbour owns a tire shop so im pretty sure he has something that will do it.
cant wait to get them off, too bad theres a total snowcover now.
damnit!
Anyways, thanks guys.
Is there anything I can get that snaps on? like, retail wise?
My neighbour owns a tire shop so im pretty sure he has something that will do it.
cant wait to get them off, too bad theres a total snowcover now.
damnit!
Anyways, thanks guys.
Is there anything I can get that snaps on? like, retail wise?
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haha damn.
Oh well, Turns out I pay for the dealers stupiditiy again.
Why are dealers so underqualified sometimes? Youd think you would pay a premium for exceptional service, not pay more for worse service.
Oh well, Turns out I pay for the dealers stupiditiy again.
Why are dealers so underqualified sometimes? Youd think you would pay a premium for exceptional service, not pay more for worse service.
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This is kinda off topic, but I lost a lug nut once. Not the special locking ones, just an ordinary lug nut and I thought hey I"ll just grab one when I"m at O'reily's getting oil, but they didn't carry them. (Wasn't too surprised). So I had to go to mazda who charged me $6.50! For One!
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haha damn.
Oh well, Turns out I pay for the dealers stupiditiy again.
Why are dealers so underqualified sometimes? Youd think you would pay a premium for exceptional service, not pay more for worse service.
Oh well, Turns out I pay for the dealers stupiditiy again.
Why are dealers so underqualified sometimes? Youd think you would pay a premium for exceptional service, not pay more for worse service.
Paul.
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Surprising that they charged you. Mine said they have to take the stock ones off to put the locking ones in and they let me have as many as I wanted. They had a whole box of them. I got a whole new set just in case. You should talk to the service guy, they should be able to hook you up.
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If you're going to let garage-monkeys do your wheels, replace the locking nuts with the originals before taking it in. When you get it back, loosen and re-tighten all of the lugnuts by hand, with a torque wrench, to specs, including the locking nuts if you desire.
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Once again, BEWARE.
I have been warned by a Mazda shop owner who properly torques all the wheels of the cars he works on to just take them off. He owns an 8 himself. I could be mistaken but I think that part of the problem is the required torque being in excess of 100 lb/ft. Most Mazdas used to be 67 to 83.
Paul.
I have been warned by a Mazda shop owner who properly torques all the wheels of the cars he works on to just take them off. He owns an 8 himself. I could be mistaken but I think that part of the problem is the required torque being in excess of 100 lb/ft. Most Mazdas used to be 67 to 83.
Paul.
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
I threw a lug nut the other day, so I am shopping for all new ones after reading this thread.
Anyone have a link to some nice looking lugs?
Anyone have a link to some nice looking lugs?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...7&page=1&pp=15
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Aw crap... I just mailed in my $14 to buy a replacement key. Now I learn the locks SUCK and that the delaer has a master key!
Lesson learned -- always research this forum before taking any actions, spending any money, on our cars!
Lesson learned -- always research this forum before taking any actions, spending any money, on our cars!
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