Chris Gkikas wrote: > Hey folks, a little exasperated here. Rounded off one of my lug nuts Use a cheep 12 point half inch drive socket that can be hammered over the bad nut. Only go about half way, if it walks go all the way on or get the next size smaller socket, SAE craftsman usually are best. Getting the trashed nut/bolt back out can be fun, I use another socket reversed and a large punch. This is also how to get off locking lugs with no key. Rob |
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