Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?

i was doing a routine tire change when one of the bolts got stuck on my tire wrench. its been sitting in my trunk of my car (plus its been freezing cold outside) but i took it inside to warm it up and also post this question...i need tips to remove it.How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?Thread it back on the stud then pull.How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?Thread the lug nut back on then use a hammer to tap the lug wrench ( from the inside) off.How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?if you can get it to thread onto a bolt and wiggle the nut ou t, that is what i have done in the past. How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?If you can put it back on turn it a few threads in and then wiggle the wrench it should come off, you must not have the right size lug wrench or your lug nut is stripped. If the lug nut is sideways in the wrench you might try asking you local mechanic or tire store to help . sounds like you need a new tire anyway.How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?BEGIN HERE! That's a lug NUT..Take it back outside and start it on the mounting bolt,the threaded pointy part sticking out if the wheel, just 1 or 2 turns. Hit the lug wrench outward and it should slip off the nut. You can now take it off by hand.How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?if the bolt head has started to round off and you have to replace it hold the bolt in a vice and pull the wrench in the direction you would tighten it until loose How to remove a bolt from a tire wrench?I don't recommend partially threading it back on a wheel stud, odds are you'll damage the stud. Take tire wrench outside lay it flat on the concrete and belt it with a hammer right where the nut is stuck. It will come out. Aim it into a corner so you can find it. Safety glasses are a good idea.