Hello From M4 Hard Shoulder

[javadude]

OK so I'm not there now but I was last night. (Westbound 1 mile short of Junction 11). Saw loads of IS200s. Hello if you saw me.

Got a puncture and couldn't shift the wheel nuts. Neither could the bigger van driver that stopped or the even bigger AA man with his big spanner. It took the AA man's very big spanner and a lot of heaving. At least I didn't feel such a wimp by the end of it.

[Rob]

i hate it when they use impacts on wheels, and on alloys its a big no-no anyway!

[AMH]

Always insist they use a torque wrench - and never let them use an air gun on the locking nut (on or off) as it messes the pins / holes.

Too late to tell you now though :P

[RedLexus]

I always like to open thema bit then retighten with the wheelbrace after an airgun, on all cars/vans. A universal crossbrace is well worth having in any car, at least you can stand on it and pull on it at the same time

[javadude]

I've got one but did't have it in the car. :duh: But the AA guy tried one and couldn't shift it with that - he used a torque wrench with a massive handle.