2 of the 4 lug studs on the passenger stripped inside the spindle.. In other words, when I try to turn the lug nut the entire stud just spins. This has happend to me before when I had some 13" rota knockoffs on.. I beat the lug nut with a hammer until the stud snapped.. I now have on 00 Si wheels.. I dont wanna risk that. Any ideas?

 

use a pair of pliers to hold the nut still, then drill through the top of the nut (if it's a closed nut) or directly into the stud. use progressively larger drill bits, working the hole larger until you have a mostly hollow stud. you'll then be able to break the stud off really easy.

don't know what kind of studs you have in your car, but if they are hardened steel, get good drill bits.

good luck!

 

VERY good drill bits...that's some hard-*** steel. Short of torching that's probably the best thing to do though, and torching will probably mess up your wheels, if it doesn't do the same to the hubs.

 

Cobalt drill bits go through steel like butter. Use cutting fluid so u don't kill the bit.

 

I was thinkin about taking a dremel tool to the lug nuts and just cutting them in half.. Ill have to sit down and think about the best way on my next day off.. Good idea with the drill though.. Thanks guys