News & Articles
Below you will find recent news, articles and announcements from Cheater Wrench.
A Torque Multiplier Wrench Will Outlast A Tire Iron
A tire iron is an essential tool that is important to store in your car in case you get a flat tire. The standard tire iron issued with your car is inexpensive and not necessarily the highest quality. It may be made out of metal that corrodes and weakens over time....
Loosening Stubborn Lug Nuts With A Cheater Bar
Lug nuts can be really tricky to get off. Tires are often exposed to the elements and other corrosive materials. Your lug nut can get cemented in rust and other gunk, making it impossible to remove. There are a lot of times that the standard wrench or tire iron won’t...
Using a Torque Multiplier for Quick Tire Changes
You're cruising down the highway, and suddenly you can barely keep control of your car. Something happened, and it takes you a few seconds to realize what it was: a blown tire. Not only can it be scary at the moment this happens, but it can be even scarier to pull...
Money-Saving Tips for Tractor Owners
You bought a tractor to save you work, and in the long run, it should save you money, too. But when your tractor breaks down or needs maintenance, it might feel more like an expense than anything. The bad news is that if you want to keep your tractor running smoothly,...
Mother’s Day Idea, Get A Cheater Wrench For Your Mom’s RV
If you have parents that own an RV then you probably always worry about them being on the road. The RV lifestyle allows for comfort while going on road trips and camping. While it may make your parents happy to vacation they way it might leave you with a lot of...
Broken Tire Iron After Your Last Flat? Time For An Upgrade
We’re not going to lie. Changing a flat tire can really stink. You struggle and tug on your tire iron and your lug nuts still won’t budge. You try to get extra leverage with a stick you found on the roadway and the stick snaps in half. Next, you resort to jumping on...
The RV Home Owners Toolbox Must Have The Cheater Wrench
The time and money you spend on your RV is an investment. The money you invest in your toolbox now will pay off with many safe and happy road trips tomorrow. Here are a few ideas on what you should have in your toolbox to maintain your RV. Tools For Maintaining A...
Money Saving Tips For RV Dwellers
Freedom is the American dream, and there is nothing that says freedom like an RV. We love being able to pack up and hit the road and travel the country whenever we want. Unfortunately, freedom isn't free, and RV's can be expensive to maintain a service. To maximize...
How To Change A Flat Tire
Pop! Flap-patter-patter-patter-patter… It is a sound that fills every driver with a feeling of dread: a flat tire. Whether a loose nail on the road, wear and tear, or just plain bad luck, when you get a flat the only thing you can do is pull over and change it. But...
Forget The Tire Iron And Multiply Your Torque With A Cheater Wrench
How much torque would you say it takes to turn the lugnuts on your tire? Maybe 300 foot lbs, or 500? 1000? Actually, it depends on elements like the size of your vehicle, the torque already applied to the lugnuts, and the state of them at the time of removal. You can...