Is there a way to remove Track wheels without scratching lug holes?
06-09-2003, 01:10 PM
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Is there a way to remove Track wheels without scratching lug holes?
I recently took my car in for an oil change and a clunking sound from the front left under braking. To inspect this problem, the front left wheel was removed. They tightened the swaybar on the left side and the noise is gone now.
Anyway, the problem is, there are now scrapes inside the holes where the lug nuts were removed and renistalled. Is this just something to expect? Otherwise, the wheel is fine.
Thanks,
Stu E.
Anyway, the problem is, there are now scrapes inside the holes where the lug nuts were removed and renistalled. Is this just something to expect? Otherwise, the wheel is fine.
Thanks,
Stu E.
06-09-2003, 08:10 PM
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If you can get them to remove the lugs without using an impact wrench (good luck), there will be much less chance of scratching the wheel. Not to mention regular sockets are usually polished, and impact sockets are not.
12-30-2003, 04:15 AM
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If they cared (which they probably don't) they would/could have wrapped the socket in electrical tape. I've done it to all my lug removing sockets and it works like a charm.
12-30-2003, 09:24 AM
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the track wheels i bought had the same problem. i went to my authorized nissan body shop and asked for the exact paint(which it is!) then i used a toothpick , with the smallest amount possible i wiped it over the scratch in the lug hole. looks really good now it doesnt catch your eye as being little scratches anymore
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12-30-2003, 05:47 PM
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yeah, when i bought mine, same problem. one of the the only things that's wrong. (there are a few minor scratches near the splash guards...i refuse to call them mud flaps 
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