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Subject:Re: Life of spare tire in clamshell---Lug Wrench!
From:Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date:Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:45:43 +0000

This tip was passed on by someone and I'm glad I tried it:  ditch the stock tubular "lug wrench" and buy a proper one, like this one I got from Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FV7XVM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_detailsI was amazed at the overall quality, and only $12.  Sidenote:  for those of you with GoWesty alloys, I called them a while back and asked about correct torque for nuts & bolts.  They said 95 FT-LBS which is significantly less than the torque for stock Vanagon steel wheels, which I think is something like 133 FT-LBS.  On the side of the road, I estimate as best I can with body weight and lever length, and then get it properly re-torqued once in town.

Rich
San Diego

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