Cutting torch

[mattmankow]

Snap-On sells "turbo sockets", they shoulg get them right off. I believe Sears is selling them now also, but can't think of what they are calling them.

 

[noresttill]

I believe that is what I already have

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...pid=00952162000

 

[Matthew Currie]

matthew, i had no trouble getting mine into my wheel and i must say it was the most valuable tool for getting through this i had.

I stand corrected, and will remember that if I ever need to do the same thing on non-alloy wheels, though I'm not sure my K-D nutsplitter will fit so well (and I do like a torch anyway! :firedevil ).

 

[pyroberns]

The cutting torch will most likely only succeed in destroying the finish of your alloy rims as the melting point of the alloy is lower than that of the nuts. Best thing in my experience back in my tire changing days (Canadian Tire taught me a few things) is to peel the shell off the nut, clean the rust off the sides of the nuts (will usually flake off with some light chisel work) to square them up, then grab a socket next size down, hammer it on, then use a breaker bar. After, take the socket to a vise, and hammer the nut out using a punch through the drive hole. Best to work with 6 sided 1/2" impact sockets for this kind of job.

Good luck

 

[noresttill]

When I got home tonight I was able to get 2 more off with the ez outs, only two left. Those two are the most messed up though, and there is one on each wheel. Go figure.

 

[noresttill]

If they wont come off the home depot is selling a little cheap air hammer for $15 with chisel.

 

[5-90]

While we're on the subject - and since this thread refuses to die - I've got a question...

Does anyone know where can be had a decent "micro" cutting/welding/melting torch that runs on propane/oxygen (prefereably the disposable cylinders) that runs around $100 or so? I'm in the market for a better torch, but not enough to the point where I want to go Oxyacetylene (and when I do, this will make a nice portable setup anyhow.)

I've been Googling, but nothing seems to be workable, or it's all too damn spendy...

5-90

 

[newjeep]

I bought my small torch at lowes with gas for under 50 bucks.