Thread: Wheel nuts tightening

How are you ruining them by undoing them? The only way I could think that would happen is an incorrect fitting socket?

Yes, the lug nut has two parts - but the chrome tin outer casing remains in place and is not removed.

Get a proper fitting single hex socket (I think 27mm is the correct size) and an extension bar and you shouldn’t have an issue removing them.

I have found on my Dads MY98 D1 that 6 of the nuts were slightly larger and would get stuck in the socket due to this - but still neither the slightly smaller nor the slightly larger ones were damaged from being undone.

The correct torque spec for tightening them is 130NM. I’ve not experienced and issue with them self tightening - only the opposite of loosening off on our old work 110’s - we used to have to retighten them 50km after changing a wheel.

Bigger lever.
They can rust under the chrome cover, this expands them and makes a socket harder to get on.

Originally Posted by INDABA

I have a 98disco that the wheel nuts seem to slf tighten
I have ruined a few trying to remove them
They have some sort of outer casing , a 2 part type of thing
Any advice as how to overcome this problem??

The biggest problem with these things is the ******* in tyre shops that run them up with an air impact wrench. I ended up removing the chrome covers, actually had no option as they were beyond repair once I did get them off. I also use a smear of anti-seize on the thread and make sure they are torqued with a torque wrench, about 20% less when lubed.

Yes, lubing the studs helps a lot.

Also lube where the hub meets the wheel,as corrosion can also build up there making the wheel is very difficult to get off.

Only needs a very thin smear of your favourite lube.

Happened to a mates BMW.

From dimming memory... the correct socket is IMPERIAL, not metric, size.... 1 1/16 inch, I think. 27mm fitted, but not nicely. Taking the tin off...and the size should be 1 inch, but CHECK it first !
Better still is using the original wheel spanner.

1995 Range Rover Classic, alloy rims and OEM chrome plated tin covers on the nuts...

Originally Posted by Old Farang

The biggest problem with these things is the ******* in tyre shops that run them up with an air impact wrench. I ended up removing the chrome covers, actually had no option as they were beyond repair once I did get them off. I also use a smear of anti-seize on the thread and make sure they are torqued with a torque wrench, about 20% less when lubed.

I don't dig this.....how often do you go to tyre shop? Mine only went when I bought a new set of tyres. I politely told them about the correct way to use the wheel nuts and even offered a couple of bucks extra for care. In any case they were quite happy to do my wheels by hand.

And why are wheel and tyre ads popping up on the mast head hhahahahaha.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

And why are wheel and tyre ads popping up on the mast head hhahahahaha.

I just check after with the tension wrench anyway, always have.
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