Wow those lug nuts are hard to remove

Bking · 10-22-2014, 07:52 PM

As soon as I drove off from my house I heard a loud pop and I knew my tire is fuked.

The size of that thing that punctured my tire is ridiculous. I guess I should have stayed home. Some of the those lug nuts are so hard to remove I had to ask my friend for help. We had to 2-man the torque wrench to break those nuts loose.

By the way, the spare wheel actually looks pretty good when viewed on its side. From the back however, it's hilarious.

blackcherry20 · 10-22-2014, 07:55 PM

Good lord. What is that in your tire?

85ft lbs of torque. Hard to break it loose.

Gadgetech · 10-22-2014, 08:05 PM

I've wondered about what care must be taken to drive a Z with a spare on the rear. Can only imagine keeping the traction control on would severely limit forward movement due to the amount of wheel spin I'd expect from a spare.

onzedge · 10-22-2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bking

As soon as I drove off from my house I heard a loud pop and I knew my tire is fuked.

The size of that thing that punctured my tire is ridiculous. I guess I should have stayed home. Some of the those lug nuts are so hard to remove I had to ask my friend for help. We had to 2-man the torque wrench to break those nuts loose.

By the way, the spare wheel actually looks pretty good when viewed on its side. From the back however, it's hilarious.

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One word: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

OK, that was 4 words.

If you had trouble with your lugs then

1. They were over-torqued
2. You need to work on your arm/upper body strength

85 ft/lb is the specification.

gurneyeagle · 10-23-2014, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

One word: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

OK, that was 4 words.

If you had trouble with your lugs then

1. They were over-torqued
2. You need to work on your arm/upper body strength

85 ft/lb is the specification.

Yeah, your lugs were WAY over-torqued. That's very bad for the rims and hubs.

Suggestion - go over to Lowes and purchase a breaker bar and a torque wrench with the proper socket for each. I carry a breaker bar in the car under the trunk mat. You do not want to be stuck on the side of the rode with frozen lug nuts.

Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com

You should check the torque on your lug nuts at least monthly, along with tire pressure.

onzedge · 10-23-2014, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Yeah, your lugs were WAY over-torqued. That's very bad for the rims and hubs.

Suggestion - go over to Lowes and purchase a breaker bar and a torque wrench with the proper socket for each. I carry a breaker bar in the car under the trunk mat. You do not want to be stuck on the side of the rode with frozen lug nuts.

Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com

You should check the torque on your lug nuts at least monthly, along with tire pressure.

blackcherry20 · 10-23-2014, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Yeah, your lugs were WAY over-torqued. That's very bad for the rims and hubs.

Suggestion - go over to Lowes and purchase a breaker bar and a torque wrench with the proper socket for each. I carry a breaker bar in the car under the trunk mat. You do not want to be stuck on the side of the rode with frozen lug nuts.

Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com

You should check the torque on your lug nuts at least monthly, along with tire pressure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

breaker bar. I needs. No way i could break them loose w/o a socket/ratchet which I do not carry w me.
Christmas is coming. Somebody text my husband please.

onzedge · 10-23-2014, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20

breaker bar. I needs. No way i could break them loose w/o a socket/ratchet which I do not carry w me.
Christmas is coming. Somebody text my husband please.

OK

SouthArk370Z · 10-23-2014, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

... You should check the torque on your lug nuts at least monthly, ...

I check mine a few days after re-installing. If they are still tight, I forget about them. If any need tightening, I check again in a few days. YMMV

Bking · 10-23-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

One word: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

OK, that was 4 words.

If you had trouble with your lugs then

1. They were over-torqued
2. You need to work on your arm/upper body strength

85 ft/lb is the specification.

So you mean if I've had the Michelin my tire won't pop?

I'm pretty sure it's over-torqued. My friend and I tried standing on the bar to remove it and they wouldn't break loose. 2/5 of the nuts required the strength of 4 arms and legs and we aren't scrawny either.

I'm at Volco tires now and seeing if they can repair the tire.

onzedge · 10-23-2014, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bking

So you mean if I've had the Michelin my tire won't pop?

I'm pretty sure it's over-torqued. My friend and I tried standing on the bar to remove it and they wouldn't break loose. 2/5 of the nuts required the strength of 4 arms and legs and we aren't scrawny either.

I'm at Volco tires now and seeing if they can repair the tire.

No, I noticed that you are running Hankooks and was suggesting a superior tire. Also, I would not attempt to repair a gash in a Z-rated tire.

SouthArk370Z · 10-23-2014, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

... Also, I would not attempt to repair a gash in a Z-rated tire.

If it were my car, that tire would be headed for the trash bin.

onzedge · 10-23-2014, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If it were my car, that tire would be headed for the trash bin.

1st · 10-22-2014, 10:54 PM

Talk about some ******** shrapnel. Bummer bro.

Read T · 10-22-2014, 11:12 PM

If you're too weak to undo a lugnut, just put the lug wrench on there and use the scissor jack to turn it.

10-22-2014, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	Wow those lug nuts are hard to remove As soon as I drove off from my house I heard a loud pop and I knew my tire is fuked. The size of that thing that punctured my tire is ridiculous. I guess I should have stayed home. Some of the those lug nuts are so hard to remove I had to ask my friend for help. We had to 2-man the torque wrench to break those nuts loose. By the way, the spare wheel actually looks pretty good when viewed on its side. From the back however, it's hilarious.

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blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	Good lord. What is that in your tire? 85ft lbs of torque. Hard to break it loose. gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	I've wondered about what care must be taken to drive a Z with a spare on the rear. Can only imagine keeping the traction control on would severely limit forward movement due to the amount of wheel spin I'd expect from a spare. __________________ Upstate Z Club

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	If you're too weak to undo a lugnut, just put the lug wrench on there and use the scissor jack to turn it. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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