Non-marring lugnut socket?

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Jul 23, 2023 | 07:23 PM

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Non-marring lugnut socket?

Can someone please direct me to a quality non-marring lugnut socket kit ? I see there are a few on amazon but have mixed reviews. Thanks!!

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Jul 23, 2023, 07:56 PM

RKCRLR

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This is what I use:

Amazon

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Jul 23, 2023 | 07:51 PM

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Can someone please direct me to a quality non-marring lugnut socket kit ? I see there are a few on amazon but have mixed reviews. Thanks!!

I got mine at Harbor Fre8ght. Nylon coated, seem great for as often as I use them.

Jul 23, 2023 | 07:56 PM

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This is what I use:

Amazon

Jul 23, 2023 | 09:36 PM

Shirl

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Great! Thank you both!

Jul 23, 2023 | 09:44 PM

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I get all mine for each vehicle at AutoZone. I've been using them for years and they hold up fine with repeated impact use too.

https://www.autozone.com/ratchets-so...ket/453038_0_0

Jul 23, 2023 | 09:50 PM

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This mine:

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It gives more space between the fender and my hand when using the torque wrench

Jul 23, 2023 | 09:53 PM

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Thanks for the recommendations. I could use a no-mar lug socket so will look these over.

Jul 23, 2023 | 10:38 PM

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Use a 22mm with the plastic/ nylon outer. The 7/8" fits but knocks up your lugnuts. Alot of tire shops probably grab a 7/8" which is a little too loose.

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Jul 24, 2023 | 01:09 AM

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The one from post #6. ..... That extra length keeps the wrench far from the body and wheels... !

Jul 24, 2023 | 07:04 AM

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This is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...463449751&th=1

That is what I use. BUT see many that only have the outer plastic protection. Helps the wheel BUT not the lug.

I had used the one in pic below for ~10 years on my C6 and C7 Vettes. It has a hard plastc inner part that touches a lug. But now over $35 if you can find and none for 22 mm lugs. Frankly dout it would hold up well with 140 ft-lbs.

Note the 22mm Titan has rounded corners that prevent the steel inner from contacting the lug nut corners. Has worked fine.

I also use a short extension (called 1 1/2" but it fits flush) and only ends enough length so my torque wrench just clears my fenders. Closer the better as easy to get 140 lbs using two hands and legs! No strain on lower back!

Jul 24, 2023 | 09:58 AM

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I have the titan socket in the links provided that lasted 2 uses, my review on Amazon is one of the 1 star. I noticed the first time i used this socket the plastic sleeve slipped and spun.
Junk IMHO

Jul 24, 2023 | 10:08 AM

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I have the titan socket in the links provided that lasted 2 uses, my review on Amazon is one of the 1 star. I noticed the first time i used this socket the plastic sleeve slipped and spun.
Junk IMHO

Why does it matter if the sleeve slips/spins? It's only purpose as a cover is to protect the wheel from metal-on-metal contact. I have a set in 17-22mm and have yet to have one fail on me after years of use.

Jul 24, 2023 | 10:49 AM

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This is why it mattered, it broke

Jul 24, 2023 | 10:59 AM

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If care about not damaging your lug nuts, never use or let a shop use an impact tool on them.

Jul 24, 2023 | 11:00 AM

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This is why it mattered, it broke

Yours looks like it is the 19mm version, perhaps the 22mm version is better. I haven't had any problems with my 22mm but I don't use it with an impact wrench either since I don't want to mar the lug nuts.

Jul 24, 2023 | 11:27 AM

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I do mine by hand and a 25" breaker bar. Never an impact. The socket is wrapped in electrical tape. Never a mark. Top of socket does not touch the bolt. Simple ,cheap, effective.

Jul 24, 2023 | 12:19 PM

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Yes it is the 19mm. just my experience with this brand, nothing more, take it for what it's worth. I break my lugs loose with a bar then remove with the impact.

Jul 24, 2023 | 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Yep! In fact, for the ~10 years I posted my plastic inside lug socket a few commented about it not having a plastic outside! As I would NOT use a powered wrench on my wheels NO NEED. Also, IF that was a concern would wrap with electrical tape. The issue is the lug nut not the wheel. That is controlled by the use of the proper wrench!

No-Mar socket I used for ~10 years on my Vettes. BUT not available in 22mm and wonder how it would hold up with 140 ft-lbs. Have found the Titan works fine with my breaker bar, 1/2-inch drive ratchet and torque wrench.

Last edited by JerryU; Jul 24, 2023 at 03:29 PM.

Jul 24, 2023 | 02:08 PM

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The only way you can break the sleeve on those Titan sockets is by not knowing what you are doing. I have two 19mm, 21mm and 22mm and none of them have a broken sleeve. AND, I've used them with impacts occasionally which, probably shouldn't do.