Can someone recommend a good socket to remove lug nuts

Alan · 01-16-2023, 01:24 PM

I need to buy a 22 mm socket to change out the Corvette wheels to my winter set up, I want a thin walled protective socket. I found a few on Amazon but when reading the reviews, some either cracked easily or the paint from the socket came off onto the wheel.

SCA · 01-16-2023, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

I need to buy a 22 mm socket to change out the Corvette wheels to my winter set up, I want a thin walled protective socket. I found a few on Amazon but when reading the reviews, some either cracked easily or the paint from the socket came off onto the wheel.

Alan, try Sonic Tools. https://sonictoolsusa.com/

WHEEL SOCKET SET 1/2" 5-PCS: https://sonictoolsusa.com/wheel-socket-set-1-2-5-pcs/

John V · 01-16-2023, 01:30 PM

Tekton makes nice stuff in general.

https://www.tekton.com/1-2-inch-driv...ocket-sif22122

equ · 01-16-2023, 03:31 PM

I like the plastic coated ones to avoid scratching. Porsche 19mm wide and quite deep lug nut holes are especially easy to mar. I use the two below with no issues now for six years. The 17mm sees more use but I'm not a heavy user (track days), just winter on/off and occasional other stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SCA · 01-16-2023, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equ

I like the plastic coated ones to avoid scratching. Porsche 19mm wide and quite deep lug nut holes are especially easy to mar. I use the two below with no issues now for six years. The 17mm sees more use but I'm not a heavy user (track days), just winter on/off and occasional other stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have the 17 that you listed. It works well. If one needs/desires a lifetime warranty, FCP Euro sells the same two for a bit more, but as mentioned it has their lifetime warranty like everything else they sell.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/17m...ocket-cta-a177

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/19m...ocket-cta-a178

Alan · 01-16-2023, 05:30 PM

Thanks guys … really appreciate all of your help !!

FC · 01-16-2023, 06:03 PM

I bought these in 22mm for the LR4. They have the (Nylon/Delrin?) plastic sleeve to protect the wheels.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

I've these for many years, but the kit is missing the 22mm.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But FYI, I do not use these if I fear some gorilla overtorqued the bejeezus out of the lugs. I will carefully use proper impact sockets in that scenario. I don't trust these fancy plastic-sleeved ones unless I know I properly torqued my wheels. The walls are thin.

Nick M3 · 01-17-2023, 08:07 AM

Yeah, thin wall is thin wall. They’re fundamentally weaker. It’s a trade, and they should be looked at as disposable.

John V · 01-17-2023, 08:40 AM

Another option is just to buy a thin-wall impact socket and wrap it in painter's tape. I've been using the same Cornwell socket for 20 years and it has held up fine.

lip277 · 01-17-2023, 10:06 AM

I bought a set of the thin wall (nylon sleeved) sockets at Harbor Freight a few years ago. They have worked fine the few times I have used them.

These (I think) are what I have....

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...ece-69781.html

01-16-2023, 01:24 PM	#1
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,666	Can someone recommend a good socket to remove lug nuts I need to buy a 22 mm socket to change out the Corvette wheels to my winter set up, I want a thin walled protective socket. I found a few on Amazon but when reading the reviews, some either cracked easily or the paint from the socket came off onto the wheel.

01-17-2023, 08:07 AM	#8
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	Yeah, thin wall is thin wall. They’re fundamentally weaker. It’s a trade, and they should be looked at as disposable. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

01-17-2023, 10:06 AM	#10
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I bought a set of the thin wall (nylon sleeved) sockets at Harbor Freight a few years ago. They have worked fine the few times I have used them. These (I think) are what I have.... https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-...ece-69781.html __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

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FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,254	I bought these in 22mm for the LR4. They have the (Nylon/Delrin?) plastic sleeve to protect the wheels. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 I've these for many years, but the kit is missing the 22mm. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 But FYI, I do not use these if I fear some gorilla overtorqued the bejeezus out of the lugs. I will carefully use proper impact sockets in that scenario. I don't trust these fancy plastic-sleeved ones unless I know I properly torqued my wheels. The walls are thin.

01-17-2023, 08:40 AM	#9
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Another option is just to buy a thin-wall impact socket and wrap it in painter's tape. I've been using the same Cornwell socket for 20 years and it has held up fine.