Any tips to keep the tire from spinning? 4.80/4.00-8 tires/wheels. Tired chocks, tried a C-clamp. Hate to use an air impact and break a stud or not know what the torque is.

 

Put some weight in it

 

I use a wood 4x4

 

Tires getting off or on?

I have a trailer but have never removed them but I had a '40 Ford that I got fooled on when removing the left rear tire.
I managed to twist off the lug.
Then I found out it was reverse threads.
I should have been turning right instead of left to remove the lug nut.

I got fooled.

Guess when I do remove my tires (someday), I'll be careful to check direction of the threads.

 

Make a clamp out of two 4x4's.

Cut 2 pieces longer than the dia. of the tire.
Drill a 9/16" hole toward the ends on each piece that line up.
Get some 1/2" all thread,place thru the ends then clamp the tire while tightening.

 

At one time in the past, I had a 200+ lb friend sit in the trailer. That didn't help. They are right hand threads. I had 60's Mopars with left hand lugs. To simulate an away from home removal, I was able to loosen the lug nuts by hitting (tapping) an 18" breaker bar with a BFH. Wheel was chocked.
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I had the same idea of the 4x4 clamp, but figured 2x4''s would (wood) work. Seems like allot of trouble.