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Wheel lug nut socket size?

Old Jul 23, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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Wheel lug nut socket size?

Can anyone tell me what size and type (i.e. deep or not) socket is needed for the wheel lug nuts. I've got a torque wrench now and I want to use a socket so I can stop overtightening them whenever I do a tire rotation.
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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No-one here uses a wrench and socket for wheel lug nuts ???
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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13/16"

you probably need a deep socket so the wrench won't hit tire.
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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its 21mm i belive. if not 21 than 19, i get those two mixed up. its not 13/16" because its a japanese car
Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blk_g20
its 21mm i belive. if not 21 than 19, i get those two mixed up. its not 13/16" because its a japanese car

have you ever usad a 13/16"? i have lots of times. fits just fine and never once had a problem.
Old Jul 24, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Guttermouf5150
have you ever usad a 13/16"? i have lots of times. fits just fine and never once had a problem.
It's 21mm for stock wheel nuts, not 13/16", you have a Japanese car, everything on the car is metric, so spend a couple of bucks and get the right sockets You will have a problem one day and it only takes "once" to screw up a wheel nut then you have to chisel the sucker off
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