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Yappy · 10-23-2008, 09:47 AM

I Have a Newmar Kountry Star DP with steel wheels and stainless steel covers. I need to get the lug nut caps off to get the covers off but no matter how hard I tried, I cannot get the caps off.
I need help - do they pull off or twist off???

Yappy · 10-23-2008, 09:47 AM

I Have a Newmar Kountry Star DP with steel wheels and stainless steel covers. I need to get the lug nut caps off to get the covers off but no matter how hard I tried, I cannot get the caps off.
I need help - do they pull off or twist off???

UFO Pilot · 10-23-2008, 10:00 AM

IF they are like mine, the fronts are hubcaps and pry off. The rears are held on by 2 of the "lug nuts" only. The 2 that you unscrew are opposite each other and slightly different from the others.

Yappy · 10-23-2008, 04:26 PM

Thanks BillArf ... I tried using "the flimsy alum. T handle often provided with the RV by the manufacturer" and bent it, so I'll have to buy a socket now.

UFO Pilot · 10-23-2008, 04:50 PM

Yappy

For what it's worth.

The manager at a local tire shop told me to very careful not to over tighten when reinstalling them. He said they are very easily damaged if you use a air wrench to tighten them.

Fillitup · 10-26-2008, 05:26 PM

They make some stuff called Anti Sieze Compound. When you put the nuts back on you might use some on the threads for easier removal next time. I never even try to use the factory T-handle wrench anymore...I use a socket and 1/2" pull bar.

Yappy · 10-27-2008, 09:30 AM

Just came back from the store where I bought a 1 5/8" socket. I put my 1/2" power bar to it, turned it left and off it came.
Everything is A-okay.
Thanks you everyone - you guys are the best!