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RE: Star lug wrench-tire changing

These are indeed a great tool. Back in the days of me being a "real"
mechanic, I used one a lot. However, be CAREFUL. Once it's spinning, it
can back off the lug bolt/nut and suddenly fly off into your bodywork.
Ouch! The trick is to wear a leather glove and hold the wrench loosely
in one hand, close to the wheel, as a bushing to prevent it from going
wild.

>-----Original Message-----
>From:	Carl Buckland [SMTP:buckland@domain.elided]
>Sent:	Wednesday, September 18, 1996 10:31 AM
>To:	bmw-performance@domain.elided; bmw-digest@domain.elided
>Subject:	Star lug wrench-tire changing
>
>On a given race weekend, I might change my tires 4 or 5 times, not to 
>mention all the rotations.  I have used portable drills, ratchets, 
>and have found that the good old fashion star lug wrench is still the 
>best and fastest way to take off and put on wheel nuts.  You can brake 
>loose the lug nuts, whirl it around, and the nuts are off in no time. 
> Easy to put them back on, too.  Start them with your fingers, then 
>whirl the star wrench and they are on.  Don't forget to torque the 
>lug nuts afterwards!
>
>Does anyone know who makes or sells a star wrench that has THIN
>WALLS?  My street wheels are Anteras, and a normal thickness wrench 
>socket will not fit in the holes.
>
>regards,
>
>Carl
>
>Carl R. Buckland
>1000 Boston Bldg
>Nine Exchange Place
>Salt Lake City, Utah  84111
>801-531-6686
>Fax 531-6690
>E Mail buckland@domain.elided
>