Re: Lug nuts werent tightened??
 

As an addition give your daughter a coarse on replacing a tire. It isn't
that hard and any driver should know this simple task...

"l390f" <yahoo@tox8.org> wrote in message news:JD3tos.Jps@news.boeing.com...
> Do make sure the wheel is not damaged. Loose lug nuts can cause damage
> to the wheel thus preventing proper wheel torque in the future.
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
> news:ao-dncsyHMDbYFTYnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@speakeasy.net...
>> comcastss news groups wrote:
>>> My daughters boss changed a flat for her the other day.
>>> She got home with the spare but said it felt like it was wobbleing when
>>> she
>>> went slow but seemed ok on the highway. She drove about 30 miles on it.
>>> mostly highway.
>>>
>>> I jacked up that tire and 4 of the 5 lugnuts were very loose. Only one
>>> was
>>> tight.
>>>
>>> Now I cannot get that lugnut off..
>>>
>>> Can I use a long breaker bar and snap the lugnut off?
>>
>> yes.
>>
>>>
>>> Years ago I had a van that had a lugnut snap off and I was able to knock
>>> what was left out with a punch and replaced the lugnut. It pulled into
>>> place
>>> when I tightened it.
>>>
>>> My concern is that if these are a tighter fit would you need a press to
>>> remove or install the new lugnut.
>>>
>>> Or do you have any other ideas?
>>>
>>> I cant go back to her boss about it!
>>
>> would you say that if she'd had an accident and been hurt?
>>
>>>
>>> Also I wonder if the wobbling tire could have caused any steering or
>>> suspension damage????
>>
>> no.
>>
>> just crank the nut off. if it breaks, replace it just like you say -
>> you've done it before.
>>
>> what you may encounter is damage to the other lug nuts if the wheel has
>> been too loose. examine the threads. if they're damaged, the safe thing
>> is to replace the hub [since replacing all 5 lugs is pointless and just
>> as expensive]. if they're not, just keep driving.
>>
>> if the remaining nut comes off ok, suggest you go to a junk yard and get
>> a couple of appropriate lug nuts as replacements. discard the original,
>> screw one of the replacements on and off a few times to clean up the
>> thread, clean everything off with a wire brush, then refit the wheel
>> using the second "clean" replacement in that position. you should be
>> fine after that. use antiseize on the nut face, but not the threads
>> unless it's still /really/ stiff.
>
>

Re: Lug nuts werent tightened??
 

As an addition give your daughter a coarse on replacing a tire. It isn't
that hard and any driver should know this simple task...

"l390f" <yahoo@tox8.org> wrote in message news:JD3tos.Jps@news.boeing.com...
> Do make sure the wheel is not damaged. Loose lug nuts can cause damage
> to the wheel thus preventing proper wheel torque in the future.
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
> news:ao-dncsyHMDbYFTYnZ2dnUVZ_oWdnZ2d@speakeasy.net...
>> comcastss news groups wrote:
>>> My daughters boss changed a flat for her the other day.
>>> She got home with the spare but said it felt like it was wobbleing when
>>> she
>>> went slow but seemed ok on the highway. She drove about 30 miles on it.
>>> mostly highway.
>>>
>>> I jacked up that tire and 4 of the 5 lugnuts were very loose. Only one
>>> was
>>> tight.
>>>
>>> Now I cannot get that lugnut off..
>>>
>>> Can I use a long breaker bar and snap the lugnut off?
>>
>> yes.
>>
>>>
>>> Years ago I had a van that had a lugnut snap off and I was able to knock
>>> what was left out with a punch and replaced the lugnut. It pulled into
>>> place
>>> when I tightened it.
>>>
>>> My concern is that if these are a tighter fit would you need a press to
>>> remove or install the new lugnut.
>>>
>>> Or do you have any other ideas?
>>>
>>> I cant go back to her boss about it!
>>
>> would you say that if she'd had an accident and been hurt?
>>
>>>
>>> Also I wonder if the wobbling tire could have caused any steering or
>>> suspension damage????
>>
>> no.
>>
>> just crank the nut off. if it breaks, replace it just like you say -
>> you've done it before.
>>
>> what you may encounter is damage to the other lug nuts if the wheel has
>> been too loose. examine the threads. if they're damaged, the safe thing
>> is to replace the hub [since replacing all 5 lugs is pointless and just
>> as expensive]. if they're not, just keep driving.
>>
>> if the remaining nut comes off ok, suggest you go to a junk yard and get
>> a couple of appropriate lug nuts as replacements. discard the original,
>> screw one of the replacements on and off a few times to clean up the
>> thread, clean everything off with a wire brush, then refit the wheel
>> using the second "clean" replacement in that position. you should be
>> fine after that. use antiseize on the nut face, but not the threads
>> unless it's still /really/ stiff.
>
>

Re: Lug nuts werent tightened??
 

Steve, try tightening up the other 4 lug nuts, then loosen them all each
slightly. The stuck nut should now come off.
Carefully inspect all her lug nuts. You may very well want to replace them
all. I recommend you coat all her/your lug nuts in
anti-seize compound. It will also help stop rust.

Later, Ralph

> I jacked up that tire and 4 of the 5 lugnuts were very loose. Only one was
> tight.
> Now I cannot get that lugnut off. Can I use a long breaker bar and snap
> the lugnut off?
> Or do you have any other ideas? I cant go back to her boss about it!
>
> Steve

Re: Lug nuts werent tightened??
 

Steve, try tightening up the other 4 lug nuts, then loosen them all each
slightly. The stuck nut should now come off.
Carefully inspect all her lug nuts. You may very well want to replace them
all. I recommend you coat all her/your lug nuts in
anti-seize compound. It will also help stop rust.

Later, Ralph

> I jacked up that tire and 4 of the 5 lugnuts were very loose. Only one was
> tight.
> Now I cannot get that lugnut off. Can I use a long breaker bar and snap
> the lugnut off?
> Or do you have any other ideas? I cant go back to her boss about it!
>
> Steve

Re: Lug nuts werent tightened??
 

Steve, try tightening up the other 4 lug nuts, then loosen them all each
slightly. The stuck nut should now come off.
Carefully inspect all her lug nuts. You may very well want to replace them
all. I recommend you coat all her/your lug nuts in
anti-seize compound. It will also help stop rust.

Later, Ralph

> I jacked up that tire and 4 of the 5 lugnuts were very loose. Only one was
> tight.
> Now I cannot get that lugnut off. Can I use a long breaker bar and snap
> the lugnut off?
> Or do you have any other ideas? I cant go back to her boss about it!
>
> Steve

Re: Lug nuts werent tightened??
 

Steve, try tightening up the other 4 lug nuts, then loosen them all each
slightly. The stuck nut should now come off.
Carefully inspect all her lug nuts. You may very well want to replace them
all. I recommend you coat all her/your lug nuts in
anti-seize compound. It will also help stop rust.

Later, Ralph

> I jacked up that tire and 4 of the 5 lugnuts were very loose. Only one was
> tight.
> Now I cannot get that lugnut off. Can I use a long breaker bar and snap
> the lugnut off?
> Or do you have any other ideas? I cant go back to her boss about it!
>
> Steve