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10-28-2022, 06:17 PM | #1 |
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frustrating tire changes
Every now and then, when I DIY, I encounter some disgustingly STUCK lug bolt(s) that even my impact wrench cannot dislodge, so I have to scramble over to a mechanic to have it professionally removed.
Maybe I'm partly to blame because I just change my tires, I don't scrub anything or put whatever grease or whatever cuz I don't bother/don't think it matters much. However, if you have any pointers, please lemme know. I'm thinking the main reason they are stuck is because the shop just over-tightened the bolts (even though I ALWAYS tell them the tq spec and that I DIY, they just don't care argh). My wheels were last handled by a shop who changed all 4 tires, but before I go off on them, my 2 front wheels were perfectly fine and I removed them w ease, but my 2 rear ones were stuck, so I would assume they put them all on properly and it has something to do w the moving wheels vs non-moving, unless they got 2 separate guys putting back the wheels? What do you think is more likely? How many of you guys change your own tires and can give me any advice? Maybe sometimes the bolts being stuck is unavoidable?
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10-28-2022, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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I remove and install my own wheels but—unless it's on my BMW bikes—I do not have the equipment to change my own tires.
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When I change my wheels I put a some anti seize about the size of an eraser head on the tip of the bolt. Classic star tightening pattern. Torque to spec and check after 50 miles. I have never had a problem removing.
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I don't wanna buy the wrong thing and find out afterwards it's a loosener and my bolts go flying off LOL. What are you using exactly? Tx.
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10-28-2022, 08:05 PM | #6 |
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It's such a small amount it pretty much stays right near the tip. It won't loosen. I have never had an issue. The key is tightening the bolts correctly by the star pattern. I am anal when it comes to the correct torque. I check every couple of months.
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Ok, so what causes the seizing/my bolts getting stuck? I just assume it's something happening to the threads? Should the grease thing go there too? I'm confuse why only the tip, is that where the seizing usually occurs?
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10-28-2022, 08:17 PM | #8 |
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Just to add to these good tips, remove your wheels from the car and take them separately for a tire change, then bring them back put the wheels on yourself.
Lug nuts and studs need to be cleaned every now and then, a wire wheel and an old tooth brush with some brake cleaner, the only stuck nuts or studs I have encountered were due to rust or lack of proper maintenance. You can't achieve a proper torque if the threads are gooed up with old grease and dirt.
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If in doubt replace them, they're not expensive.
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10-28-2022, 09:10 PM | #12 |
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Silly question, where do you buy your lug bolts? I bought my 1st replacement from BMW, but wondering if can get better quality/cheaper/etc?
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Should I just keep at it w my electric torque wrench? I don't wanna buy more stuff (tq bar). I'm not sure if I'll be damaging anything?
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I just checked my bills, @#$#$!$ it wasn't when I had my tires done, but afterwards when I did my rear brakes. Just cuz I forgot to remind them they freaking overtorqued it. Now that explains why my fronts were fine and my rears were not.
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10-28-2022, 11:38 PM | #19 |
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My impact wrench plugs into a wall and apparently maxes at 350lb-ft...they couldn't have possibly tightened over that, right? I'm confused unless my wrench's specs are wrong, how the hell can 350lb-ft of power from my wrench not be enough to remove those bolts?
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I've got one of those but feel much safer using an electric or battery powered impact wrench to loosen (not tighten), believe I'm less likely to break off a bolt.
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