It is the same as the stock lug nuts so the "special tool" lug wrench
will work just fine.

Jim

On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> ---- David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>> Nut looks to be like 19mm but my 19mm socket is a bit loose. Nut is very tight has not been removed in over 10 years but I desperately need to get my spare tire out and mounted. I tried WD40 but its real diffuicult to apply it and so far it refuses to yield and the socket continually slips. Anyone got any ideas? Personally, I think the whole concept of needing a special tool to access >the spare tire is a dumb design.
>
> You don't need a special tool. �A socket works fine. �I think it is 19 mm, but don't remember for sure. �Maybe the nut on your spare tire holder is worn. �Get some penetrating oil, and a wrench that fits. �With a wrench that fits, use a cheater bar if need be.
>
> If the nut has not been removed in over ten years, then I doubt that the spare tire it retains is worth mounting. �It is likely to be dangerous to use.
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> mcneely
>