stainless steel wheel nut covers

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11-03-2012, 12:08 PM

jaguarcraver

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stainless steel wheel nut covers

Can those stainless steel lug nut covers be removed without ruining them? I am needing to rotate my tires, but I hate to distort these covers if I can avoid it. Thank you

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04-04-2013, 04:04 AM

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no just chisel them off and get a new set they are cheap on ebay-i had the same problem-best thing i ever did was get rid of those caps

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04-04-2013, 10:06 AM

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Can't you just use the correct sized socket? Or are they damaged already?

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04-04-2013, 03:01 PM

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Norri, they are not damaged at all; I just wanted to prevent any damage. I have a lug wrench the correct size.
I believe I could possibly use tape on the inside of the socket area and prevent any scratches. I have also seen sockets and wrenches with protective sleeves on the contact areas.
Maybe I am too protective of them.