GS300 OEM Lugnuts

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04-16-05, 10:26 PM

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GS300 OEM Lugnuts

I was just wondering, has anyone ever broken the OEM lugnut threads when tightening them on?

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04-17-05, 08:41 AM

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welcome to CL

did you break yours ?

do you have a torque wrench ?

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04-17-05, 10:12 AM

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i've heard stories about many ppl breaking there oem locks but never oem lugs...

just to make sure u are taking about the lugs, not the stud right?

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04-17-05, 11:45 AM

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I just broke my lock yesterday. Now my wheels are stuck on.I have to make a trip to the dealership. Unless some one has one it the area. I have my new wheels coming this week so I will be on the lookout.

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04-17-05, 12:34 PM

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i think in a pinch you can hammer on a socket and still get it off

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04-17-05, 12:37 PM

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if you have a extra socket you can pound it on the lug and it will come off.i know this from when i was a bad kid.the socket will be useless after that and so wilkl the lug.

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