CANT GET WHEEL NUTS OFF !! NEED TO FIT NEW RS6 ALLOYS
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Sinny71
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I have just had the same problem last week. I got a puncture on the way to DPM and couldn't shift them.
Damian and the fitter managed to undo most of them using a 5 foot bar for leverage but even that wasn't easy. The locking wheels nuts I had to get removed by a tyre place.
If they are anything like mine you are going to need an impact wrench or something to budge them. Applying heat could work but is likely to ****** the alloys you are removing.
Damian and the fitter managed to undo most of them using a 5 foot bar for leverage but even that wasn't easy. The locking wheels nuts I had to get removed by a tyre place.
If they are anything like mine you are going to need an impact wrench or something to budge them. Applying heat could work but is likely to ****** the alloys you are removing.
I had similar problems when I had my Mk4 GTi. It was always dealer serviced and the muppets used the impact air gun to replace the wheels.
Result was.... when i had a puncture at the side of the road I could not remove the wheel. Had to be recoved as the AA man couldn't remove them either.
In the end I had to get them drilled out which cost a fortune.
Needless to say I sent the bill to the VW garage who actually did refund my money. i was told that the 'technicians' should have used a torque wrench but obviously the air gun was quicker!
But the time lost and inconvienience was still at my expense.
Result was.... when i had a puncture at the side of the road I could not remove the wheel. Had to be recoved as the AA man couldn't remove them either.
In the end I had to get them drilled out which cost a fortune.
Needless to say I sent the bill to the VW garage who actually did refund my money. i was told that the 'technicians' should have used a torque wrench but obviously the air gun was quicker!
But the time lost and inconvienience was still at my expense.
AUDI@WRC said:hello i just got a set of 18" rs6 alloys for my a4 avant 1.8 t but i cant undo the wheel nuts ? they are extremelly TIGHT ! any suggetions on how to loose them ?
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wigginer
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Aluminimum Alloys & Iron Alloys are not going to mix on any metallurigical level without causing some reactive corrosion that will eventually lead to not being able to remove your wheels.
Quick Tip:
When you acquire a car take off the wheels, apply a lithium based grease to the wheel bolts (not too much, apply and remove most with a cloth) this help to prevent the inter-metallic corrosion taking place and make them easier to remove in future.
Remember to still torque them up to the Manufacturers recommendations etc.
Quick Tip:
When you acquire a car take off the wheels, apply a lithium based grease to the wheel bolts (not too much, apply and remove most with a cloth) this help to prevent the inter-metallic corrosion taking place and make them easier to remove in future.
Remember to still torque them up to the Manufacturers recommendations etc.
i'd use a 3 foot breaker bar with a good quality socket or an impact gun socket, then if needed slide a section of tube over that to extend furthur, becareful using impact guns, especially on locking wheel nuts.
auditek
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