tire iron
Roadside lug remover
A tire iron is a metal bar used to pry a tire off its wheel rim, or more commonly, a lug wrench—the tool for loosening and tightening the nuts that hold a wheel in place.
Most vehicles carry one with the spare tire.
Tire irons also serve as improvised weapons: He kept a tire iron under the seat.
Tool for tire bolts
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- hubcapProtective wheel center cover
- trunkMain stem or storage
- wheel wellRecess housing a tire
rim · lug nut · puncture · roadside assistance · tow truck · mechanic · garage · emergency kit
Tool for turning fasteners
- socket wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- crowbarMetal prying lever
- pry barLever for forcing things
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
screwdriver · hammer · spanner · vice grips · adjustable wrench · hand tool · multitool · socket set
Lever or snoop
- torqueRotational force measurement
- fulcrumLever's balance point
- forceStrength or compulsion
- mechanical advantageForce output over input
pivot · wedge · jimmy · loosen · tighten · twist · turn · grip
Weapon lacking an edge
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- clubOrganization with membership
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
lug wrench
Tool for tire bolts
wheel well · rim · lug nut · puncture · roadside assistance · tow truck · mechanic · garage · emergency kit · car trunk
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
- socket wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- crowbarMetal prying lever
- pry barLever for forcing things
pliers · screwdriver · hammer · spanner · vice grips · adjustable wrench · hand tool · multitool · socket set · breaker bar
pry
Lever or snoop
mechanical advantage · pivot · wedge · jimmy · loosen · tighten · twist · turn · grip · pressure
blunt instrument
Weapon lacking an edge
- self-defenseProtecting oneself from harm
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- clubOrganization with membership
intimidation · road rage · assault · melee
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- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
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- rescue toolsspreader, spreaders, jaws of life, pry bar, crowbar
- tire toolslug wrench, jack, pressure gauge, jack stand, floor jack
- pry toolspry bar, crowbar, jimmy, wrecking bar, pinch bar
tire ironcar jack
Forcible vehicle theft
jack · hydraulic jack · scissor jack · bottle jack · floor jack
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