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Craven Morehead · 12-01-2009, 08:03 PM

this is hilarious

Ilow · 12-01-2009, 08:29 PM

haha, idiots are not isolated to any one car marque, they span the globe!

nomcat · 12-03-2009, 03:08 AM

Wow that is so full of fail... struggling to comprehend!

Leto · 12-03-2009, 04:49 AM

Funny. I snapped the nut off a lug, along with the remainder of the lug, on my rear right wheel just last Friday. The shop couldn't figure out what to do. So now I only have two winter tires on my car (on the front at least) and the right rear only has three lug nuts on.

Not sure what to do next.

It's a VW jetta, and the nut that snapped was a special locking nut.

Martian · 12-03-2009, 12:15 PM

All you need is a bolt extractor and some lubricant. A 30 second Google search found this, which is Mastercraft and, as far as I know, should come with one of those nifty lifetime warranties.

Spray some lubricant around the outside of the bolt, let it sit for a bit, then go to work with the bolt extractor. You ought to be able to pop it right out. Do make sure you have a replacement on hand and do get to this sooner rather than later -- driving around with only three lug bolts is not recommended, to say the least.

Cutting your rim apart is also not recommended.

If you haven't already done this, one thing that I also recommend for Canadian drivers is to get your winter tires mounted on an extra set of cheap steel rims. This allows you to keep your nicer rims (whether OEM or aftermarket) out of the slush and salt and other crap on Canadian roads in the winter, and also allows you to change your tires at home. With a bit of practice, you ought to be able to do the whole set in 15 minutes or so.

Just remember to take them in to get balanced periodically, and you're good.

telekinetic · 12-03-2009, 01:06 PM

This guy is a friggin genius. He thinks taps are titanium and easy-outs are brass. A fool and his wheel are soon parted...

Tully Mars · 12-03-2009, 07:25 PM

Wow! Just fucking WOW!

I may not sleep tonight due to laughter.

Just when you think you've seen all the stupid the world has to offer....

12-01-2009, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Craven Morehead Custom User Title	So, Don't buy a VW this is hilarious

12-01-2009, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ilow Junkie Location: Pats country	haha, idiots are not isolated to any one car marque, they span the globe! __________________ "Religion is the one area of our discourse in which it is considered noble to pretend to be certain about things no human being could possibly be certain about" --Sam Harris

12-03-2009, 03:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
nomcat Twisted Location: UK	Wow that is so full of fail... struggling to comprehend! __________________ There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.

12-03-2009, 04:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Funny. I snapped the nut off a lug, along with the remainder of the lug, on my rear right wheel just last Friday. The shop couldn't figure out what to do. So now I only have two winter tires on my car (on the front at least) and the right rear only has three lug nuts on. Not sure what to do next. It's a VW jetta, and the nut that snapped was a special locking nut. __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

12-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	All you need is a bolt extractor and some lubricant. A 30 second Google search found this, which is Mastercraft and, as far as I know, should come with one of those nifty lifetime warranties. Spray some lubricant around the outside of the bolt, let it sit for a bit, then go to work with the bolt extractor. You ought to be able to pop it right out. Do make sure you have a replacement on hand and do get to this sooner rather than later -- driving around with only three lug bolts is not recommended, to say the least. Cutting your rim apart is also not recommended. If you haven't already done this, one thing that I also recommend for Canadian drivers is to get your winter tires mounted on an extra set of cheap steel rims. This allows you to keep your nicer rims (whether OEM or aftermarket) out of the slush and salt and other crap on Canadian roads in the winter, and also allows you to change your tires at home. With a bit of practice, you ought to be able to do the whole set in 15 minutes or so. Just remember to take them in to get balanced periodically, and you're good. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

12-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	This guy is a friggin genius. He thinks taps are titanium and easy-outs are brass. A fool and his wheel are soon parted... __________________ twisted no more

12-03-2009, 07:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Wow! Just fucking WOW! I may not sleep tonight due to laughter. Just when you think you've seen all the stupid the world has to offer.... __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club