What size allen wrench is required to remove tires from a '99 Toyota Solara?

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
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JRHALFO
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What size allen wrench is required to remove tires from a '99 Toyota Solara? It looks like 1/4" but it's just barely too small. I have a flat that needs replaced and I can't figure out what to do now.
Feb 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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I'm sure you've already discovered the answer to your question a year and a half ago. But since I found your question by way of having the same problem, I thought I'd leave an answer for anyone else with our confusion.

The size Allen wrench you need to change a Solara tire is... Flathead. Yep. The screws aren't real. There's a notch that you stick a screwdriver into and pry off the cover, revealing the lug nuts. Who knew..
Oct 15, 2012 at 9:15 AM
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Once you get the covers off here is a guide to help you get the tire changed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/flat-tire-change-it-easily-by-watching-the-pros

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 8, 2017 at 12:07 PM
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