Changing tire in 2006 GT

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11-10-2012, 10:11 AM

pigdoc

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Changing tire in 2006 GT

I'm a new forum member, but not new to cars in general. I just got a '06 GT convertible and I need to know how to change a tire. The problem is getting the lug wrench that came with the car to fit onto the lug nuts. There is one locknut on each wheel that I can get off using the special adapter I found in the glove box, but the adapter does not fit any other lug nuts, and the small lug wrench will not fit them either. Probably just a simple 'newbie' lack of knowledge, but any advice here would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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11-10-2012, 12:24 PM

Timspony

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Welcome to MF!

... Sounds like you might have aftermarket lugs nuts!! You have any tools?

11-10-2012, 12:40 PM

pigdoc

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Yep, I've got lots of tools. Wonder what size these lug nuts would be?

11-10-2012, 02:41 PM

Sleeper_GT

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You will most likely need a deep well socket.

11-10-2012, 03:33 PM

pigdoc

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The lock nut wrench is a 'Gorilla' brand. And a 13/16 deep well spark plug socket works on the other nuts. But I'll have carry another wrench to use as the 'tire iron' won't work. Thanks all.