One of the tuner lugs on my Enkeis is stripped and I can't get the wheel off. Am I screwed? Any suggestions?

Thx,

Mark
95SE 5sp

 

By the way, I'm talking about where the tuner tool goes into the tuner lug and not the stud that the lug nut goes on.

M

 

did u try gator grip?? u can also try to hammer in a smaller size socketif that does not work u will need to bring it to a shop..

 

If its an open top lug, try using a large allen wrench. Worked on my kids car.

 

It would help if you can describe the opening of the lug nut...perhaps a 3/4 inch extension on a breaker bar may help...that is what I can use for mine.

 

I had the same problem.
Town Fair Tire got it off for free.

 

Thanks for all the replies. The stripped part I refer to on the tuner lug is female, the tool I have is a 10mm allen wrench-type tool than goes in a socket and then into the tuner lug to turn off.

So, the tuner lug is female and the tool to insert and take the lug off is male.

Does that help?

M

 

i know what you are talking about. is it completly strip or does it still have a "bite" to it?

either way, there are a few options, most are kind of ghetto:

epoxy your tuner key or a metal rod or what ever to the lug and use a breaker bar to get it off

drill the entire lug and stud and go to napa or shucks or the local auto parts store and buy another one for $2 and put it back on.

(preferred option) take it to a tire shop and see what they can do for you