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eat it
Use an impact wrench to either remove it or break it. Then replace the lug. Cut it off with a chisel if you can't get a socket on it.
If you have mangled or stripped the little metal covers on the lug nuts, try to remove the cover then use an 18mm socket on the lug.
Try purchasing "Bolt-Out", made by Craftsman, available at Sears. GEts wonderful reviews for removing stripped bolts!
drill it out with a power drill
The stripped bolt might be able to be backed out with upwards pressure. Use a screwdriver under the bolt head and pry up while slowly turning the socket. This will be slow as the screwdriver will jump loose about every 1/4 turn.
It unscrews and it is plastic. Discount Tire stripped mine out with an impact. Now I am looking for a new one.
Plasma torch, or you can get a special key that you hammer on and screw off the lug
6 lug 4.5" bolt pattern 6 lug 4.5" bolt pattern
sure why not
Not aligning the threads up correctly and forcing the lug nut onto the wheel stud will strip the lug nut.
The lug bolt pattern is different for each year of the BMW 5 series. A 2009's lug bolt pattern is "5 lug 4.72 inch or 120mm High Positive Offset."