long wrench and rubber socket?

Theivz · 02-08-2015, 02:16 AM

Hi folks can anyone recommend a long wheel wrench and soft rubber lined socket for coloured nuts ... ..cheers!

DMH-01 · 02-08-2015, 02:43 AM

I use these...

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/gar...r-24-1-2-drive

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/gar...el-socket-17mm

They'll be a lot cheaper if you can get hold of a trade card.

acerboo · 02-08-2015, 04:08 AM

soft rubber and coloured nuts? the mind boggles

Shaun_1990 · 02-08-2015, 04:41 AM

Halfords ones that has been posted seems to do the trick for me however a little word to the wise (used to work there) a lad that still does has informed me how all of the "trade"prices have gone up!! So where you used to get tail/brake lights for 37p it's now £1.50!! Don't see the justification to be honest..

Theivz · 02-08-2015, 07:25 AM

awesome chaps - will be ordering those. dont know anyone with trade card.. nevermind

Thanks!!

Theivz · 02-08-2015, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

soft rubber and coloured nuts? the mind boggles

lol. i thought i'd let your minds boggle

Theivz · 02-08-2015, 03:54 PM

bits ordered

cheers fellas

will post up once used

Reece · 02-08-2015, 06:29 PM

Cant beat ebay for cheap tools, silverline stuff is cheap and carries a lifetime gaurantee

DuckySpud · 02-08-2015, 07:43 PM

That socket is just nylon outer isn't it and still metal on the actual socket?

I've tried looking for one that's fully nylon or something to stop damaging my wheel nuts but not been successful. Pretty much just need a new set each year if you want to keep them looking good.

I have read somewhere about placing a carrier bag over the nuts as a barrier between them and the socket but not tried it out myself.

Theivz · 02-09-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DuckySpud

That socket is just nylon outer isn't it and still metal on the actual socket?

I've tried looking for one that's fully nylon or something to stop damaging my wheel nuts but not been successful. Pretty much just need a new set each year if you want to keep them looking good.

I have read somewhere about placing a carrier bag over the nuts as a barrier between them and the socket but not tried it out myself.

ah yes you're right

these protect the rim but not the nuts (lol) ... i have seen one which has a rubber inner lining ... will keep hunting ... in the mean time these will have to do and i will have to do as much as possible by hand..

DuckySpud · 02-09-2015, 03:47 PM

Let me know if you find one, I'm sure I've seen them before as well but had no luck looking online for them. Really need one!

Phil325i · 02-10-2015, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DuckySpud

Let me know if you find one, I'm sure I've seen them before as well but had no luck looking online for them. Really need one!

Is this any good? Claims to protect both wheels and bolts...

http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_prot...el_socket.html

Theivz · 02-24-2015, 11:22 AM

got the bits delivered

the plastic protects the outer and the inner is also lined with a hard plastic but theres not much room for the nut to move so in theory it shouldn't damage the nut. also the bottom of inner part of socket is plastic and flat too. i suppose you would you breaker bar to looses up the nuts then remove by hand once jacked

speaking of which anyone got any links to any super low jacks?

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Shaun_1990 Private First Class 14 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 320D sport plus touring Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Halfords ones that has been posted seems to do the trick for me however a little word to the wise (used to work there) a lad that still does has informed me how all of the "trade"prices have gone up!! So where you used to get tail/brake lights for 37p it's now £1.50!! Don't see the justification to be honest..
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DuckySpud Captain 24 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	That socket is just nylon outer isn't it and still metal on the actual socket? I've tried looking for one that's fully nylon or something to stop damaging my wheel nuts but not been successful. Pretty much just need a new set each year if you want to keep them looking good. I have read somewhere about placing a carrier bag over the nuts as a barrier between them and the socket but not tried it out myself.
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DuckySpud Captain 24 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	Let me know if you find one, I'm sure I've seen them before as well but had no luck looking online for them. Really need one!
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Theivz Lieutenant 43 Rep 487 Posts Drives: Project Z Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	got the bits delivered the plastic protects the outer and the inner is also lined with a hard plastic but theres not much room for the nut to move so in theory it shouldn't damage the nut. also the bottom of inner part of socket is plastic and flat too. i suppose you would you breaker bar to looses up the nuts then remove by hand once jacked speaking of which anyone got any links to any super low jacks? __________________
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