Over tightened lug nut problem 90 sport 90 q

[John Lagnese]

You could try to get a set of ockets I've seen at some tire shops. The socket
slips over the lug, gets a whack with a hammer and the lug is removed. They are
usually used to remove locking lugs when the key is lost. This may help you out.
John

Huw Powell wrote:

> > Well nothing is ever easy, went to rotate my tires today and guess what one
> > lug over tightened by the Audi dealer at last service.  Here's the problem.
> > I used a pipe extended off the standard OEM lug wrench and it slips off
> > stripping the nut.  I repositioned it and stripped it some more.  I know I
> > know, should have known better but the situation exists.
> >
> > So help what do I do now.
>
> Well, drilling it out might work, but you risk scarring your nice alloy
> wheel.
>
> The best bet might be to weld (or get welded) a nice new, big, nut on
> the lug bolt and then use that to turn it.  With a good socket, short
> extension and breaker bar.
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
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