Chrome Lug Nuts
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
Yes. I bought a plastic lined deep socket designed just for that purpose for my C6. Don't recall where but google you'll find it. I have checked mine fits the C7. If you don't want to spend the money use a plastic bag and the proper socket. You'll go thu a few bags but had used that before buying the proper wrench.
Heel & Toe
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From: Hollywood MD
Harbor Freight is where I got my set.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...ets-69781.html
I'm sure Sears has a similar set.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...ets-69781.html
I'm sure Sears has a similar set.
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Harbor Freight is where I got my set.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...ets-69781.html
I'm sure Sears has a similar set.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...ets-69781.html
I'm sure Sears has a similar set.
) but won't protect the lug nuts... they will protect the wheel. I think the OP is looking for something to prevent damaging the nuts which would need something inside the socket.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
Harbor Freight is where I got my set.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...ets-69781.html
I'm sure Sears has a similar set.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece...ets-69781.html
I'm sure Sears has a similar set.
http://www.eagleday.com/softlugsocke...tm_content=pla
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Description
This lug nut socket set is designed to protect custom rims and lug nuts.
Vinyl jacket protects rims from scratches
Nylon insert protects lug nuts from scratches and damage to threads on the studs
Color coded for quick identification of sizes
Chrome moly
HerbE
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and don't these? (the ones from Harbor Freight?)
Description
This lug nut socket set is designed to protect custom rims and lug nuts.
Vinyl jacket protects rims from scratches
Nylon insert protects lug nuts from scratches and damage to threads on the studs
Color coded for quick identification of sizes
Chrome moly
HerbE
Description
This lug nut socket set is designed to protect custom rims and lug nuts.
Vinyl jacket protects rims from scratches
Nylon insert protects lug nuts from scratches and damage to threads on the studs
Color coded for quick identification of sizes
Chrome moly
HerbE
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From: Land of the free, home of the brave...
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
The initial question was is there a wrench that can protect the chrome lug nuts and some are talking about the Harbor Freight sockets that protects the wheels NOT the lug nuts. This is a pic of the one I have. It has a plastic insert to prevent scratching the chrome lug nut. I just checked and it does not rub on my black wheels, there is space. If that is a concern (not sure why there should be) you can just wrap the outside with clear packing tape! You can use a google search and find several sources.
http://www.npdlink.com/store/product...2-81004.htmlap
It would slip into a thin wall 7/8 socket and provide a ¾ inch lug nut wrench. Again, if concerned about the outside touching the rim just put a wrap of packing tape around the outside of the socket.
Last edited by JerryU; Feb 11, 2014 at 10:43 PM.
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
You can get all the fancy lug sockets you want but nothing can protect the stainless steel cap from being damaged when removing or installing the lug nut. The cap twists on the actual nut it is covering and will come loose after a while. If you remove your wheels once or twice per year there may be less damage. If you remove them 15 or 20 times per year (track guys) they will start to fall apart.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Dearborn; Feb 12, 2014 at 12:35 AM.
