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Jan 30, 2003, 12:45 AM
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Ok, so I must have missed tightening one lug nut when switching back to my stock wheels after driving to Cal Slam last weekend. It came to my attention with a rattling sound half way to school. So I thought "No problem, I've got a lug wrench in my spare tire kit in the trunk". Well, I pulled it out and tried to use the wrench, only to find out it was the wrong size. This thing was huge compared to the lugs on the car, like it was meant for a truck or something. So I hand tightened it until I could get home to my dad's trusty socket set. Anyway, I suggest you all check your lug wrenches and make sure you didn't get the wrong one before you get stuck with a flat tire or something.
Jan 30, 2003, 12:50 AM
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yeah, i got my new rims and my dad kept asking me to check it my lugs fit, i still havent checked the wrench. OH well, at least i got roadside assistance for the first year. lol
Jan 30, 2003, 02:12 AM
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I just checked mine and DAMN!!! I have the same problem 
Lazy @$$ mitsubishi gave me the wrong sized lug wrench!!! Urban... did u tell mitsu about it? (If u did) What did they say?
Imma go talk to my dealer tomorrow... have a nice lil chat with them and maybe even beat em down with the huge @$$ lug wrench...
Lazy @$$ mitsubishi gave me the wrong sized lug wrench!!! Urban... did u tell mitsu about it? (If u did) What did they say?
Imma go talk to my dealer tomorrow... have a nice lil chat with them and maybe even beat em down with the huge @$$ lug wrench...
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Jan 30, 2003, 03:36 AM
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hmm...im gonna go check mine tomorrow...ive already gotten a flat tire in this car, but i have lifetime roadside assistance so, its no problem. i was ridin around on the spare for like a week looking for the right tire
but all is well now. WATCH OUT FOR ROOFERS NAILS!!
but all is well now. WATCH OUT FOR ROOFERS NAILS!!
Jan 30, 2003, 02:44 PM
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If they dont replace that wrench thats jank...thatd be nice to be able to sneak into the back of there trunk and replace there wrench with a huge one, then set a nail right under their tire so when they pull over to change it, they are screwed...im gonna check mine...
Jan 30, 2003, 02:50 PM
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Originally posted by pinoyesv6
i carry a nice big cross bar and a pipe in the trunk. that puny *** lug wrench that comes with the car isnt' gonna do **** when u got a flat tire...
i carry a nice big cross bar and a pipe in the trunk. that puny *** lug wrench that comes with the car isnt' gonna do **** when u got a flat tire...
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Jan 30, 2003, 10:06 PM
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I stopped by my mitsu dealer... and before even talking to anyone I pull the lug wrench out. The salespeople look at me with this look . Then I walk over with the wrench to one of their Montero Sports, and bend down. I stick that wrench onto one of the lugs and waddaya know? It fits like a glove! 2 of the sales people along with the manager come over and ask why I am trying to steal a tire from the Montero Sport. I start 
and explain to them my situation. It turns out they have ALL the lug wrenches mixed up!!!! All the Lancers have the Montero's wrench and their Montero's have the Lancer's wrench!!! They gracefully replaced my wrench and now they have to make a couple hundred phone calls to make sure everyone who bought from them has the right sized lug wrench. So it's all good
. Then I walk over with the wrench to one of their Montero Sports, and bend down. I stick that wrench onto one of the lugs and waddaya know? It fits like a glove! 2 of the sales people along with the manager come over and ask why I am trying to steal a tire from the Montero Sport. I start and explain to them my situation. It turns out they have ALL the lug wrenches mixed up!!!! All the Lancers have the Montero's wrench and their Montero's have the Lancer's wrench!!! They gracefully replaced my wrench and now they have to make a couple hundred phone calls to make sure everyone who bought from them has the right sized lug wrench. So it's all good
Jan 30, 2003, 10:53 PM
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Personally, I keep a 1/2 drive Rachet and the appropriate 21mm Socket... Makes things go lots faster... now if only they would provide a jack worth a damn.