Trying to change a tire on my 2004 Jaguar vanden plas.
Cannot get the covers off the lug nuts.
Does anyone know how to do this?
Many thxs
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The covers are not supposed to come off, just use a socket that fits nice and tight.
The jag nuts with stainless caps are NBG many of us have replaced them all.
Search forum for sizes

 

Tried that but still no luck.
They spin but do not loosen
Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Toyota lug nuts when you do get yours off, are what many of us use.

 

give these a try

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...1&&FORM=VDRVRV

I would try #3 method first. If you have to cut off the stainless cap, be careful as the number one problem with chiseling, is damage to the wheel.

 

Try using a socket that is so tight that you have to knock it on with a hammer.

The socket does not need to go all the way on just enough to get a good grip.

After you remove the nut cut off the stainless cover which will be damaged and just use the steel nut

until you can replace the whole lot.

 

Can U advise part number for the Toyota lugs.
Thxs!

 

I changed mine for Toyota wheel nuts, got them off Ebay for £40, Item number, 132618389723
The listing says they are for a Toyota Picnic, and lists the manufacturer part number as 20JPOENM10205. Thread pitch M12x1.5, and head hex size 21mm

 

Removal of these capped nuts needs a hexagonal socket, not the usual 12-sided one. It's a 19mm and there are lots of these wheel nut sockets around. I bought mine at the local motor factor.

This is mine and it worked a treat after I tried the usual 12 sided, which rounded the corners.

https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/laser-alloy-car-wheel-nut-socket-air-impact-19mm?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Tools-_-Sockets+&+Accessories-_-697128&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=liiwll&istBid=tzpq&_$ja=tsi d:94971|cid:865695754|agid:42483196263|tid:aud-297219197929la-402305078589|crid:203186066565|nw:g|rnd:1509468359 5987067432|dvc:c|adp:1o5|mt:|loc:9046460&gclid=Cj0 KCQjw-JvaBRDGARIsAFjqkkqR4pa49FcBL9awcGabPk_kcHcIkBkp1ok uj9Z7WXygZN9-meLa0mYaArWVEALw_wcB

 

20 chrome mag lug nuts, 12X1.5 fits lexas toyota oem factory mag seat wheels for $15.99 is what was used on at least one jag i've worked on.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Pc-OEM-C...item25fbff6de7

Just remember to pick up the correct sized lug wrench too from a boneyard and throw it in your trunk.