I own a 2000 GS and my lugnuts are almost impossible to get off without an impact gun or a breaker bar.

The lugs are torqued to spec but when I try to get them off with the spare lug wrench it takes SO MUCH force and then it breaks loose leaving my hands stinging forever as there is an extreme vibration when they break.... Really a pain in the a**...

If you don't know what it feels like, you haven't had this situation with your lugs...

Is it the threads? Do I need new lugs?

Is there some product I can apply to make them release smooth again?

Any ideas?

 

sounds like u are tightening them too much.
are u using a calibrated torque wrench
or you are just weak

 

LOL Too funny. read and comprehend my brutha... Yes, torque is right..

 

what do the threadfs look like visually? Do they start smooth and then get hard to turn and then easy again? try the same lug on another tires studs,maybe the nuts are the problem.

 

The nuts thread on as they should. It's just breaking them loose that's the issue. I'm thinking new lugnuts is the answer.
Anyone know where to find the OEM lugs with washer for cheap?

 

They are supposed to be torqued to I think less than 80 lbs. I can crack mine loose by hand, and I'm a huge pvssy. Sounds like you may be a huger one.

 

Well we are not u. We can't see what u r seeing. Inspect the studs/nuts and see the condition. We cannot see over the Internet

 

you can get lugnuts and washers at any autoparts store or tire shop, one set for one tire should be around $5-$10 i would guess.

 

Yes, I am a huge p&ssy.. You guys kill me. This has nothing to do with strength but an issue with the metals binding until they break free, violently. You guys love to call OP's p*ssies, makes me wonder....

I get it, the world's strongest men frequent CL to call guys weak..

If you haven't experienced what I'm talking about, don't start ***** and crap all over a post K?

Lexus OEM new lugs around $5.50 a pop.... Don't want to drop that...

Studs and nuts look fine.. They are old and been through ten midwest winters...

Case here is has anyone had the same experience, if so any solutions...

Conans need not reply...

 

to answer your other question-i am pretty sure it is a bad idea to put anything on the studs such as anti-sieze,thread sealant, because it can affect the tensil strength of the stud. The onlt brand of car that recommends this is Porsche because their studs are made of magnesium and with out it they will bound themselves to the drum or nut. You might spray them off with wd40 but then wipe them off.

 

zomg so use anti seize! K?

 

You are wrong. It is not a bad idea. It does not affect tensile strength. We're not talking about sulfuric acid here.

That's the most retarded thing I've read today.

 

Anti-seize on lugs are okay as long as you know what you're doing. Most problem comes from overtorquing, even if you're torquing to spec. Lubricated nuts/bolts require less torque to achieve the same clamping force. But we aren't dealing with studs for cylinder heads, so a little anti-seize here and there on the lugs should be no problem. Just don't drown the stud with lubrication.

 

lugs are suppose to be torqued down to 76ftlbs....

 

Are all nuts this way? Do you have stock wheels?