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How to Remove a Stripped Lug Nut

Stripped Lug Nut Removal: What Works and What Makes It Worse Quick Summary Lug nuts strip for two reasons: 1) You used the wrong size socket, and it rounded the corners of the lug nut, or 2) The lug nut has rusted and swollen up the chrome cap. Here are the two best ways to remove those lug nuts: • Use a half-size socket: Tool manufacturers offer half-size sockets to deal with these problems. If you have a 19mm lug nut and it’s swollen, purchase a 19.5mm socket. The same … Read More