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Since: Nov 28, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:52 pm
Post subject: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight
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I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
Regards,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:20 pm
Post subject: Re: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:37 pm
Post subject: Re: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Nov 28, 1:52 pm, edwardh... DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
> for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
> to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed
Take a look at both the lug and the key to see if you've deformed the
inner "cutouts"; if the key is slipping off, it sounds like you've
rounded off some edges. If just the key is deformed, most dealer techs
have a master set that can be used to match up to and then remove your
lug. >> Stay informed about: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:37 pm
Post subject: Re: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Nov 28, 9:00 pm, "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:
> <edwardh....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> news:ceee13c6-efa8-4798-aabc-1bff5909a078@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
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> >I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
> > for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
> > to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
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> > Regards,
>
> > Ed
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> You are not supposed to use an impact gun on locking lug nut keys, but I
> have not had a problem using one. If you do not have an impact gun, place
> the key on the locking lug nut, give it a mild rap with a hammer, and then
> use a breaker bar. Save the WD-40 for other applications - it won't do much
> good at loosening the lug nut.
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> Good luck!
> --
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> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply) >> Stay informed about: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:00 pm
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<edwardhhsu.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ceee13c6-efa8-4798-aabc-1bff5909a078@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
> for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
> to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed
You are not supposed to use an impact gun on locking lug nut keys, but I
have not had a problem using one. If you do not have an impact gun, place
the key on the locking lug nut, give it a mild rap with a hammer, and then
use a breaker bar. Save the WD-40 for other applications - it won't do much
good at loosening the lug nut.
Good luck!
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Ray O
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:48 pm
Post subject: Re: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Do you have access to a shotgun?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21758302/
<edwardhhsu.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ceee13c6-efa8-4798-aabc-1bff5909a078@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
> for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
> to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed >> Stay informed about: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:48 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:55 am
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I feel your pain, I finished up using a chisel on a friends BMW, when the
special key failed
I would visit my local dealer, over this side of the pond they are most
helpful
<edwardhhsu.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ceee13c6-efa8-4798-aabc-1bff5909a078@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
> for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
> to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed >> Stay informed about: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 8:19 pm
Post subject: Re: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Vise grips and tap the end with a hammer it will come.
<edwardhhsu.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ceee13c6-efa8-4798-aabc-1bff5909a078@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>I have a problem with a tire on an IS300. The special lug is too tight
> for the special key. It is slipping off. Anyone could recommend a way
> to get it off? I tried using WD40 to loosen it but in vain.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed >> Stay informed about: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:35 pm
Post subject: Re: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I had a standard lug nut on a BMW that was so tight that the
tire dealer coould not remove it. I pondered over it for quite
a while. One day I passed Freon 22 gas on it ( that was before the
rules on such a thing ) and the lug lossened easily.
So the lug probably shrank slightly due to the cold more than
the tire rim. So any agent that would freeze the lug might work.
Al >> Stay informed about: LEXUS Lug Nut tooo tight |
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