Re: lug nuts

On 6/7/2025 8:07 PM, Ted Heise wrote:

Okay, got home from Wyoming and found a tire quite low on
pressure.  Did the cleanup and it's definitely flat.  I got the
thing jacked up and tried loosening the lug nuts--but failed.
After many tries, I think the socket I have (13/16") is just
slightly too big.  It wobbles a bit when placed all the way in.
 A 3/4" won't go on the nuts, so maybe I need metric?  Seems 20 mm
would be the size just less than 13/16".  Does that make any
sense?

Before doing anything else, you you should confirm the proper size of the nuts.  If still stripped see recommendations below.

My bigger concern is that I'v probably rounded off the nuts from
trying too many times to turn them with the socket I have.  Any
suggestions on how to go at this?

You can try a slightly smaller socket that you have to beat on with a hammer.  Problem with this is it also might get stuck and not take the nut off if you're not careful.
You can try using a chisel to beat it off first, and I've then moved on to chiseling down the length of the nut and splitting it.  Obviously, this can be hard on a nice finish of the wheel if and when you miss. You also might end up having to install a new wheel stud if you mess up the threads.
The easiest method is using a bolt and nut removing socket tool.  These work really well.  Just don't jerk your socket wrench.  It works best with slow steady pulls.  Put a pipe on the end if you need more leverage.
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