Originally Posted by
Funkywheels63
will take everyone's advice. thanks
Old corroded nipples require a quality spoke wrench. Something many people don't want to buy for a 1 spoke replacement.
Unless you're in a position to true/tension ALL the spokes, it may be best to leave sleeping dogs lie.
IF you want to replace a spoke, buy a NEW nipple with it. With NEW parts, a cheap spoke wrench will probably be adequate to pull things back in place.
I'll just "peel off" frozen, corroded nipples with a vise grip pliers. Don't bother subjecting whatever spoke wrench you have to needless wear & tear.