tomssupra Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi, Just need some advice really - rounded two of my wheel nuts the other day by accident, i'm guessing the garage will be able break them off but how much will/should they charge? Also, any recommend a place to buy locking wheel nuts, full set? Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 depending on hourly rate really mate depending on how many you rounded off not the hardest job in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Hi, Just need some advice really - rounded two of my wheel nuts the other day by accident, i'm guessing the garage will be able break them off but how much will/should they charge? Also, any recommend a place to buy locking wheel nuts, full set? Thanks, Tom mate i did the same thing to my Impreza and it was a foooooking nightmare. AFR managed to get them off in the end but only by drilling thro the actual stud and then replaced the studs after!! depends how badly you've rounded them off and how easy it is to "crack" the nuts off depending on the style of your alloys. John (dude) at AFR will be able to help you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 mate i did the same thing to my Impreza and it was a foooooking nightmare. AFR managed to get them off in the end but only by drilling thro the actual stud and then replaced the studs after!! depends how badly you've rounded them off and how easy it is to "crack" the nuts off depending on the style of your alloys. John (dude) at AFR will be able to help you mate sh!t! mine weren't that bad! the mechanic had some sort of socket that he used and took him about an hour to get 6 off! no where near as bad as yours! so obviously depends how badly rounded they are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteA Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Would the locking nut removers work? They're just reverse thread sockets. Maybe someone on here near you has a set? I have a set you're welcome to borrow but I'm down in so'ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomssupra Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 it's cool - no rush to get them off particulary (feeling that flat tyre is coming soon...), i'll take it to a couple of garages... thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Take a smaller size socket and hammer it on. Ie, if its 19mm nuts then take an 18mm socket and hammer it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 We used to have proper rounded off locking wheel nuts removal tools, and RAC and AA have them too. Hit them on with a hammer, and as you try to undo, they grip tigher and tigher to the rounded nut and eventually come off, BUT the can be a pain to get out of the socket after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendswraith Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Nuts or bolts for definate? IF its bolts you can use a bloody big easy out, if its nuts try finding an imperial socket you can get on with a bit of hammer and an impact wrench. Its not exactly textbook and you'll ruin the socket but its quite effective if you only need to do one or 2. Final choice is you dril them out with a HSS drill and replace the stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Spit and polish in Tonbridge have helped me a few times with a few car's. They have the tools and only charge a few quid per nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 We used to have proper rounded off locking wheel nuts removal tools, and RAC and AA have them too. Hit them on with a hammer, and as you try to undo, they grip tigher and tigher to the rounded nut and eventually come off, BUT the can be a pain to get out of the socket after He could use a stud remover but they are bloody massive and unless the nut is protruding from the wheel itself he won't have a chance. Stud remover works as Danno said. You don't need to hammer it on though, it has 3 rollers that move closer to gether as you rotate them in a given direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 You can get Removal Sockets that are made for alloy wheels, very thin, and they are like a female version of a drill bit like these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Normally very expensive due to what they are made from... But a very useful item to have in the tool box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Normally very expensive due to what they are made from... But a very useful item to have in the tool box... I have a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I like the LHT ones, they look very handy. I take it you just hammer on the reverse flute ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendswraith Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Normally you pick a size that just fits over the nut and the taper and spiral causes it to lock down onto the nut as you remove it. that said a tap with a hammer on eeze outs and removal tools never hurts to make them get a good purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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