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How to remove swollen lug nuts

3 ways to remove swollen lug nuts Swollen lug nuts won’t come off with regular sockets. You can buy special sockets, chisel them off, or grind off the tops. The easiest way to remove swollen lug nuts is with half-sized sockets Buy a 19.5mm or a 21.5mm socket to fit over the swollen lug nuts Or, buy stripped lug nut removal sockets Work up a sweat and chisel off the formed cap and use a regular socket Use a small cold chisel and ball peen hammer and chisel off the … Read More