Heeeeellllllp!!!

[bruno]

Any update on this situation????

[Shoeboy23]

No, we weren't successful and haven't had time to try again. We don't want to have to destroy the rims, but if we can get it done, this is a real possibility.

We won't give up, but we need to get it done soon....Pern's needing new tires!

Aaron...Shoeboy"."

[Big D]

I have an idea that might work,If you can find a countersink like this
http://www.mcmaster.com/#countersinks/=eipqv6 drill bit counter sink or http://www.mcmaster.com/#reverse-countersinks/=eipr9v tight spot counter sink
with the correct lug seat angle(60*) that will pass over the stud(put some plastic sleeveing over the stud),you could drive it with a large drill and cut the lug away(use plenty of Wd-40). There would be some material left on the stud,but once the wheel was off you could get at that with penetrent oil and vise grips. Does'nt look like they have the correct angle countersink,thinking maybe hole bore/saw 9/16th dia.X 1" 7/8ths deep http://www.mcmaster.com/#hole-saws/=eirq47 ,Danny

[TPTdesigns]

Good call Danny. That would totally work! That is the best idea yet!

Sent from EVO cruzin in the Magnum

[Pern]

Originally Posted by Big D

I have an idea that might work,If you can find a countersink like this
http://www.mcmaster.com/#countersinks/=eipqv6 drill bit counter sink or http://www.mcmaster.com/#reverse-countersinks/=eipr9v tight spot counter sink
with the correct lug seat angle(60*) that will pass over the stud(put some plastic sleeveing over the stud),you could drive it with a large drill and cut the lug away(use plenty of Wd-40). There would be some material left on the stud,but once the wheel was off you could get at that with penetrent oil and vise grips. Does'nt look like they have the correct angle countersink,thinking maybe hole bore/saw 9/16th dia.X 1" 7/8ths deep McMaster-Carr ,Danny

Thanks for the suggestion. The hole bore/saw was going to be the next thing I tried. Unfortunately I hurt my writst and haven't been about to work on it. Hopefully in the next couple days it will be better and I can finally get this this taken care of.

[Grey Beard]

you might wish to try a cold steel chisel. Make sure you get one small enough to be held at an angle so that it hits the studs threads and the remainder of the nut and not the wheel. At this angle the nut will split enough to allow removal before it makes contact with the wheel.

[Pern]

I know this is a little old but it was just finally resolved today (only took 2 months and 27 days).

I know a guy who knows a guy who was able to fabricate a tool. I don't know exactly what he did but essentially he took a hole saw drill bit thats made to go through 1/4 steel plate w/o the madrel, made its extra long and just a tad wider than the diameter of the lug nut bolt From there it was fairly simple to just drill out the lug nut and pull the wheel off. Best part is there was no damage to the rim or the lug nut bolts.

After trying many different things, if this ever happens to you I suggest you go this route as well. It will save lots of time and headaches. Having said that, if you do for whatever reason use aluminium lug nuts, please dont forget to put on some sort of anti-seize paste.

And now you know (and knowing is half the battle)

[1magsrt8]

wow loves daves suggustion. too smart for school LOL. Good luck Pern

[saenz559]

Good to see you finally got the problem resolved.

[bruno]

Glad you finally reached the end of this terrible situation! Nice work by the guy who made the tool.