littlebrownbike Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 I've just started to swop my alloys over for a track day in a few days time but I can't get the last alloy off! Ironically it was the one put on by the monkey at the tyre garage. I've been trying so hard that the nuts have lost a little bit of shape. Any tips on how to get it off, is WD40 ok on alloys? Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 As I've said on MEG, go to the garage cos you've started rounding the nuts off. If they round off completely you will need to hammer a smaller socket on it. For future reference, when you've had a wheel put on by a garage that use air guns undo the nuts and re-torque as soon as you get home. Should be around 85Nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 As I've said on MEG, go to the garage cos you've started rounding the nuts off. If they round off completely you will need to hammer a smaller socket on it. For future reference, when you've had a wheel put on by a garage that use air guns undo the nuts and re-torque as soon as you get home. Should be around 85Nm Sound advice i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 WD40 won't hurt the alloy. Get a good quality 6 sided socket and a long breaker bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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