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Subject:speaking of flat tires. . .
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:59:04 -0500

Well I have two, as a result of a little halloween hooliganism.
Many generous Westy owners in Winnipeg offered me the use of
their spare for a couple of days until the new tires come in.  I
can't say how much I appreciate the offers.

However, when trying to change the wheels myself, the lug nuts
were simply immovable.  I can imagine getting stuck in the
middle of winter when it's -30 and not being able to get those
suckers off, and meeting a nasty fate.  Has anybody found a
wrench with a little more leverage to it?  Or should I instruct
the guys at the tire shop to tighten the lugs to a specific
torque?

I'm a big 29 year old dude and can't imagine how some smaller
folks would handle it.  I've changed tires on the van in the
past, but this time they're particularly stuck.

Jeff
85 Westy
Winnipeg