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How do I get my rims off (noob question)

Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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I have on 18 inch rims, and got a flat yeterday. The lug wrench I have is way too big to fit in there to get them off. Any ideas? I need to get my tire replaced ASAP because my wife backed into my car this morning and did a number on my front passenger side (I am so pissed right now). I believe a socket would work, but I don't know what size since all of my sockets don't fit. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Forget it guys, I found the adapter to get them off rolling around in my trunk..
 
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Good thing.
 
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Very good thing.
 
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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very very good thing..lol..that sucks tho that your wife backed into it,i would of been freakin out
 
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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very very good thing..lol..that sucks tho that your wife backed into it,i would of been freakin out
I freak out when my wife has that look like she doesn't know what she's doing. I'm like, get out, I'm driving. She gets mad but at least the car is safe.
 
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Just FYI, I it should be a 17mm socket, unless you have special lug nuts.
 
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Well, she managed to do $1,500 in damage to my car, plus another $300 to her van. I think I may just end up buying a body kit and new fenders and having them installed. Anyone have an estimate on what most body shops charge to paint and install bodykits?
 
Old Sep 22, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Well, she managed to do $1,500 in damage to my car, plus another $300 to her van.

WHAT?!
what did she do?
 
Old Sep 23, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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She wrecked the front passenger side fender, the bumper, my carbon fiber hood, and my headlight and blinker. I hate women drivers.
 
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