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[to///m]

I know this seems like a simple and stupid question, but I'm using a tire iron and its getting worn and was wondering what you all use. And where did you purchase?

Thanks for the input!

[kmadey1]

Originally Posted by to///m

I know this seems like a simple and stupid question, but I'm using a tire iron and its getting worn and was wondering what you all use. And where did you purchase?

Thanks for the input!

Dewalt 18v Impact Wrench

[to///m]

Originally Posted by kmadey1

Dewalt 18v Impact Wrench

Just looked it up, this would be a great option!

[ben@tirerack]

Yes, tire iron is tedious. If you get an impact it will speed things up a lot. Don't use the impact to torque the lugs, just to spin them on and off. Torque them by hand with a torque wrench set to 88-90ft.lb.

[m3ray]

Good ole fashion cross tire iron. Does the job, provides plenty of leverage and allows you to spin the lugs rapidly.

http://www.toolplanet.com/product/Ti...RdOBoCeBnw_wcB

Of course I use a torque wrench to tighten down.

[AlpineE92M3]

Makita cordless 1/2" impact wrench. When re tightening, Def use a torque wrench.

[bigjae1976]

Tire iron =

[z3papa]

Neiko 24v cordless.

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Tire iron =

Priceless!!

[pbonsalb]

Milwaukee 18V impact from cpo tools. 450 lbs for $300.

[ayao]

I use a 24" gearwrench 1/2" breaker bar with an extension and then spin the lug bolts off with a cordless drill.

[NELSON.MLGB]

Mac tools 20V cordless impact to take of the nuts, torque with snap on 1/2 tq wrench to 89ft lb.

[ArthurL]

I have a Dewalt corless impact wrench but yeah.. only need to use it to remove lugnuts, never use it to put lugnuts on. I learned the hard way.

[m3ray]

I like technology, if the OP has other needs for an impact, then sure spend the $250 on it. If only need is tire removal, a cross works just fine, and almost as rapidly.

Plus it works out your lats

[ben@tirerack]

Originally Posted by m3ray

I like technology, if the OP has other needs for an impact, then sure spend the $250 on it. If only need is tire removal, a cross works just fine, and almost as rapidly.

Plus it works out your lats

There's certainly something to be said for low-tech but effective. Gets the job done with no moving parts and at very reasonable cost. Battery won't die, motor won't wear out etc.

Biggest downside with the old school tire iron is that a lot of custom wheels have the lugs sunken down into the wheel without a lot of space around them. One can use a lug extender to work around that, but then it's one more thing to keep track of.

[1MOREMOD]

Use Milwaukee impact at home and breaker and drill at track.

[1fastdoc]

So what happens if you over torque the bolts?

I didn't bust out my torque wrench. I just used my tire iron to make them equally tight.

[White 13]

Originally Posted by 1fastdoc

So what happens if you over torque the bolts?

I didn't bust out my torque wrench. I just used my tire iron to make them equally tight.

Too loose and they can back off. Too tight and bolt stretches and gets weaker.

[m3ray]

Originally Posted by White 13

Too loose and they can back off. Too tight and bolt stretches and gets weaker.

Can warp your brakes too.

[apecush]

Breaker bar, 1/2" extension, and socket?

Torque them too tight and they'll crack. Torque them too loose. And they'll either back off, or crack.

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by to///m

I know this seems like a simple and stupid question, but I'm using a tire iron and its getting worn and was wondering what you all use. And where did you purchase?

Thanks for the input!

17mm socket with extension and a torque wrench for off/on.

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by apecush

Breaker bar, 1/2" extension, and socket?

Torque them too tight and they'll crack. Torque them too loose. And they'll either back off, or crack.

As long as you don't hammer down on your typical 18v battery impact you will likely not over torque the nut. I've started using a 12v impact which is much smaller, lighter and more versatile. Just snugs the lug nut and you get a good 1/4 turn on the torque wrench before it clicks.