Lug nut socket ?
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Drifting
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From: Canton/Detroit Michigan
Lug nut socket ?
Is there a special lug nut socket that is commonly used that does not damage the lug? I have yet to take off any of my wheels and before I do I'd like to get the right part so I don't damage the lug nuts.
Thanks.
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Yep. I think I bought mine from Corvette Central. The socket is nylon lined so as to not damage the chrome plating. They also sell lug nuts that require a special tool to remove at least one lug nut per wheel.
The replacement cost of a set of stock wheels and tires is really expensive.
The replacement cost of a set of stock wheels and tires is really expensive.
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I just use a regular 6 point socket. I've had the wheels off many times with no damage to the lug nuts.
I was told if I didn't use an impact there would be no need for a special socket. Was also told lined sockets were to thick to fit in some wheels.
I was told if I didn't use an impact there would be no need for a special socket. Was also told lined sockets were to thick to fit in some wheels.
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nothing special
I use a craftsman 19mm 6 point socket by hand and have never had any damage....using a air impact might have a different result.
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No need for expensive sockets, I use a deep six point with black electrical tape on the outside not to damage the wheel. 
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I learned the hard way a long time ago that some of the wheel manufacturers use special lug nut sockets for their rims. They will not damage the rim or the Lug Nut. If you ever by a set of rims, ask the manufacturer if they have any special lug nut sockets for the rim you are purchasing. I had a exotic car that used a thin walled lug nut socket for the OEM BBS rims, anything else would tear up the lug nut wall holes on the rim. Well I was in a jam and used the standard socket and they wouldn't fix the rims free, (they did discount the repair) but it was my fault for not haveing the socket in the tool bag where it was when I purchased the car.
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Yep. I think I bought mine from Corvette Central. The socket is nylon lined so as to not damage the chrome plating. They also sell lug nuts that require a special tool to remove at least one lug nut per wheel.
The replacement cost of a set of stock wheels and tires is really expensive.
The replacement cost of a set of stock wheels and tires is really expensive.
Anybody want to by my CC nylon lined socket?
