Which way to loosen a stuck spare tire bolt, left or right?

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DelMariana
07/30/25 12:42am
When the spare tire bolt won't budge, turn it counterclockwise (left) to loosen. Solutions for overly tight tire bolts: If you find the tire bolt too tight to loosen, the most straightforward solution is to get someone to help. Alternatively, you can apply a lubricating solvent like diesel to the bolt. You can also carefully use your foot to increase leverage, but avoid kicking blindly as this may damage the nut or bolt. Tire bolt tightening/loosening sequence: Always follow a diagonal pattern when loosening or tightening tire bolts. Turn each bolt a few turns before moving to the next one, rather than fully loosening or tightening a single bolt at once. Continue this pattern until all bolts are uniformly loosened or tightened.
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