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muzukashi
11-08-2009, 03:28 PM
tried to take out 1 of my rear wheels today
i have some altech 15s

first nut came out fine then went to another and it was hard as rock
i thought maybe it was like that since i haven't removed it in awhile
so sprayed some wd40 on the nut and retried but same result,
sprayed all 3 remaining nuts and none budged and in the process i sort off
broke my nut wrench

any ideas guys? tyty
twing
11-08-2009, 03:37 PM
had the same experience, ended up taking it to local mechanic to get them loosen.
hassle free :)
burak213
11-08-2009, 03:40 PM
i actually broke a wheel stud, called a mechanic to come fix it for me for free. good luck, since u can drive it take it to a shop
muzukashi
11-08-2009, 03:51 PM
yeah will probably just take it to a mech tomorrow,
what did they use to loosen it?
burak213
11-08-2009, 04:02 PM
you break it off, take the wheel off and replace the wheel stud
em1rida
11-08-2009, 04:20 PM
should loosening the nuts at a mechanic be free?
or will most charge you?
twing
11-08-2009, 04:51 PM
yeah will probably just take it to a mech tomorrow,
what did they use to loosen it?

a breaker bar? or an air tool?


should loosening the nuts at a mechanic be free?
or will most charge you?

Though the mechanic doesn't charge you, go get him a bottle of VB.
Much more sincere than just a 'Thank you' :)
V73C
11-08-2009, 05:28 PM
a air powered tool would be the best result, quick and easy.
Killa From Manila
12-08-2009, 09:31 AM
with tight nuts, dont ease it off, u goto hit the bar or wateva with force to break the seal
muzukashi
12-08-2009, 02:23 PM
took to a mech he used an air tool and got the bitch off
tyty guys :)
Sir_vtec
12-08-2009, 03:14 PM
LOL

Its a result from over tightening. You must have gone pass the torque specs prob by stepping on it to tighten to this point.

Its easy to remove. Use a big breaker bar, and ur foot if you have to. If you use ur body weight make sure that you have the breaker on a angle of about 45 degree with the handle end pointing to the floor to avoid stress on your stud.

But as a result of over tightening, expect your stud to snap in future.

next time just screw the nut on till it stops then give it another 1/4 turn thats enough to secure it.