Cant get wheels off

[homedog119]

I have stock rims on my 2000 camaro i cant get the one lug nut ****ing off the one that is different then all the others that u need to use the little tool for. I want to paint my calipers but i cant if i ****ing cant get to them. The little tool wont stay on straight and i might end up f*cking up my lug nut. What can i do to get it off.

[Tom Rs]

Re: Cant get wheels off

find a socket that just fits the lug. then go one smaller and hammer it on and wrench it off. check your glove box first to make sure the key isnt in there.

[josh98bird]

Re: Cant get wheels off

i had a similar problem, they ended up having to break them off and i had to get a whole new setup... 400 bux... but your situation might be different, i hope for your sake. Good luck

[homedog119]

Re: Cant get wheels off

I have the key its just it wont stay on and its f*cking up the lug nut and its on really tight

[Tom Rs]

Re: Cant get wheels off

you sure its the right key ?

[bradmb]

Re: Cant get wheels off

i had a similar problem, they ended up having to break them off and i had to get a whole new setup... 400 bux... but your situation might be different, i hope for your sake. Good luck

you got owned. a reputable shop can bust a lug nut for under 20 bucks.

if i were you, i would find a mans drill (18 volts or better, 36 preferably) and drill that sucker to pieces.

[97rs4life]

Re: Cant get wheels off

if it doesn't fit it right then it is the wrong one.

[bcraig]

Re: Cant get wheels off

my key is kinda messed up, ie its been used alot, and i think that that is your problem. what i had to do was line up the spaces, locking key to the lug nut, tap it on with a hammer, take the lug nut off, and pry off the key. once your key gets worn or the lug nuts get worn, you should probably get a new set.

[josh98bird]

Re: Cant get wheels off

you got owned. a reputable shop can bust a lug nut for under 20 bucks.

if i were you, i would find a mans drill (18 volts or better, 36 preferably) and drill that sucker to pieces.

should have clarified better. they did break it off, but had to buy new lugs and then finish putting on my new brake pads and rotors. So, after the pads and rotors i think i got charged about 45 bux.

You should be able to tell if its the right key or not pretty easily. did you try cussing it out? helps me, well it helps me calm down, but never really helps on the problem.