Originally Posted by
dynodonn
Inability to change a tire still happens, since there are parents who themselves do not know how to change a tire. The worst part is that many vehicles now require the lug nuts to be torqued to ft/lbs ratings of a 100 lbs or more, beyond the physical strength of some motorists to loosen, requiring help from others.
Just buy a cross wrench. My 12 year old can get off lug bolts tightened to 120 foot pounds if he uses a cross wrench. I put one in every car I own; I've had too many stock tire tools just fall apart in use, and with a cross wrench I can help people with different sized lug bolts than I have. It's a very good $15 investment.