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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
I keep my lug studs brushed up with Permatex anti-seize. That way after taking the car to a tire shop for whatever reason, I'm able to take the lug nuts off easily with my 18 inch ratchet the next time I need to.
I've never tightened anything I own so tight that I couldn't get it apart. Both parties took it for granted that when you pay a pro you get the job done right. We know better here. I tell the tire shop "make sure I can get those lug nuts off." Not that it matters. Next time I need tires I'm seriously considering removing the wheels, tossing them in my van, and bringing them to the shop along with the new tires. Then have them mount and balance them and throw them back on myself. That will save me a lot of grief I think. I don't have to worry about them damaging the vehicle bringing into and out of the shop, looking for work that doesn't need to be done, or (removed bypassing censor word) something else up.
I keep my lug studs brushed up with Permatex anti-seize. That way after taking the car to a tire shop for whatever reason, I'm able to take the lug nuts off easily with my 18 inch ratchet the next time I need to.
I've never tightened anything I own so tight that I couldn't get it apart. Both parties took it for granted that when you pay a pro you get the job done right. We know better here. I tell the tire shop "make sure I can get those lug nuts off." Not that it matters. Next time I need tires I'm seriously considering removing the wheels, tossing them in my van, and bringing them to the shop along with the new tires. Then have them mount and balance them and throw them back on myself. That will save me a lot of grief I think. I don't have to worry about them damaging the vehicle bringing into and out of the shop, looking for work that doesn't need to be done, or (removed bypassing censor word) something else up.
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