1992 Chevy Lumina damaged lug nuts

1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA
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TMIKEF
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1992 Chevy Lumina Front Wheel Drive

I had gotten a flat tire and went to change it. I was able to remove 4 of the 5 lug nuts. the last one was completely rounded. I was told to us a chisle to remove the nut but have had a hard time doing it. the nut is completely destroyed and still have not removed it. do you have any suggestions
Apr 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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May need to have it towed to a tire shop there is a tool that splits nut to remave. The chisel idea may work but don't try and chisel off. Position chisel at an angle to nut about 2 o'clock then smite it repeat , repeat if nut breakes free use vise grips to remove.
Apr 24, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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