Lug nuts??
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Lug nuts??
Here's the deal. I'm picking up a new 09 coupe, then driving it about 1300 miles back home. Does these cars come with a lug wrench or do I have to buy a socket and bar for the trip back. If I have to buy a socket what size do I get? I've had new wheels loosen before and I don't want to get caught in the middle of mow here at 2AM with a loose wheel.
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Here's the deal. I'm picking up a new 09 coupe, then driving it about 1300 miles back home. Does these cars come with a lug wrench or do I have to buy a socket and bar for the trip back. If I have to buy a socket what size do I get? I've had new wheels loosen before and I don't want to get caught in the middle of mow here at 2AM with a loose wheel.
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Go to sears and get a 1/2 inch drive 19mm or 3/4inch socket{does not have to be a deep well} and get the "sears" brand" half inch drive "breaker bar" it's cheaper than the "craftsman" and has a nice polished finish and it fits in the little boxes in back!
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Thank you.
I wonder if I should bring mine on the plane.
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19mm and 3/4" are pretty much the same size. Either will function adequately for the task.
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I've found the torque to be at half the required foot pounds on a couple of cars. I checked at around 500 miles. Most wheel aftermarket folks will tell you to check alloys at a couple of hundred miles after installation.
I guess for peace of mind and 'cause I trust me, I'll buy a couple of tools when I pick up the car. Spending 5 minutes time can save a world of hurt.
I guess for peace of mind and 'cause I trust me, I'll buy a couple of tools when I pick up the car. Spending 5 minutes time can save a world of hurt.
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I wouldn't be particularly worried about torquing the lug nuts just to drive home but if it makes you feel safer...check them. Instead of bringing tools on the airplane why don't you just stop by a Discount Tire (or a similar shop) near the factory and check them?
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The Corvette is in metric sizes...use the proper tool for the job...get a 19mm deep socket for the wheel lug nuts. Using a flex handle bar or 'breaker bar' is best to break the lug nuts loose but without a torque wrench you're just guessing when it comes to tightening the lug nuts. FWIW I'm partial to Craftsman tools...I use their 1/2" drive Mircrotork torque wrench for the lug nuts.
I wouldn't be particularly worried about torquing the lug nuts just to drive home but if it makes you feel safer...check them. Instead of bringing tools on the airplane why don't you just stop by a Discount Tire (or a similar shop) near the factory and check them?
I wouldn't be particularly worried about torquing the lug nuts just to drive home but if it makes you feel safer...check them. Instead of bringing tools on the airplane why don't you just stop by a Discount Tire (or a similar shop) near the factory and check them?
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I immediately drove my car 870 miles after buying it and checked the lugs after getting back home. They were all about 90 to 95 ftlbs. Not loose enough to cause any problems. I'd say you can get by till you get home.
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