Question for those who remove wheels

[11Silverado]

I remove my wheels once or twice a year to give them a thorough cleaning and to coat them. I'm looking for a good torque wrench and protective sockets so it reduces the chance of damage to the finish of the wheel. Can you guys recommend anything?

[kevincwelch]

I use a CDI torque wrench that I purchased from Amazon. 30 ft-lbs to 250 ft-lbs.

http://www.amazon.com/CDI-Torque-2503MFRMH-Micrometer-Adjustable/dp/B002LA1EDO

I use these socket adapters, and I think they work superbly.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HGKR5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1457893082&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=lug+nut+socket&dpPl=1&dpID=41J7Cq4HG3L&ref=plSrch


I also got the titans. My Rial Lugano OEM paint is a little more fragile than my powder coated OEM wheels.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008XMDSJC/ref=pd_aw_sim_469_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ThM7snlzL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=015KEQ4APY60MQP3X6BJ


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[Fast Eddie]

I use a Precision Instruments 1/2 in. Drive 40 - 250 ft-lbs. Split-Beam Click-Type Torque Wrench:
Precision Instruments 1/2 in. Drive 40 - 250 ft-lbs. Split-Beam Click-Type Torque Wrench C3FR250F - - Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Instruments-Drive-Split-Beam-Click-Type/dp/B002XMSFIM)

And some MAC TOOLS protective lug nut sockets I've had forever, bought off the tool truck when I was turning wrenches for a living.

[BrutalNoodle]

Split-beam trq wrenches are nice. Well worth the investment.

If you don't want to shell out big bucks, a Craftsman/Husky/Kobalt will do a good job.

Get yourself a nice breaker bar, if you don't have one already. Wouldn't want to use a trq wrench to break nuts loose. Extremely handy when you need to remove stubborn bolts. I keep one in the trunk. Much better than the wimpy OEM spare tire tool.

[kevincwelch]

Breaker bar is a great idea as well. For speed, I picked up a Milwaukee Impact Wrench 1/2 in.

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[TTQ B4U]

Craftsman. TQ Wrenches aren't cheap and theirs are great. Will offer you a 1yr warranty and can be re calibrated if ever needed.

[11Silverado]

Thanks for all the responses, I'll be sure to look into the different options.

[11Silverado]

Breaker bar is a great idea as well. For speed, I picked up a Milwaukee Impact Wrench 1/2 in.

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I was just at Home Depot yesterday looking at that. I think it'll come in pretty handy and may pull the trigger on one sometime this year.

[zmcgovern45]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/2015%20Dodge%20Challenger%20Hellcat/DSC_6250_zpssk5adtne.jpg

We use this 11 pc protected socket set (http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-super-high-torque-lug-nut-impact-socket-set-11-pc-69829.html) from Harbor Freight... works really well, and for some wheels when you need a super thin walled socked, the protective sleeves can slide right off giving you a thin walled socket :)

[WRAPT C5Z06]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/2015%20Dodge%20Challenger%20Hellcat/DSC_6250_zpssk5adtne.jpg

We use this 11 pc protected socket set (http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-super-high-torque-lug-nut-impact-socket-set-11-pc-69829.html) from Harbor Freight... works really well, and for some wheels when you need a super thin walled socked, the protective sleeves can slide right off giving you a thin walled socket :)

Will these work on an impact wrench?

[Rsurfer]

Will these work on an impact wrench?

The description posted says "impact".

1/2 in. Drive Super High Torque Lug Nut Impact Socket Set 11 Pc

[kevincwelch]

I was just at Home Depot yesterday looking at that. I think it'll come in pretty handy and may pull the trigger on one sometime this year.
It's great to have around. It really speeds up things. Torque wrench for final tightening, of course.

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[BrutalNoodle]

Breaker bar is a great idea as well. For speed, I picked up a Milwaukee Impact Wrench 1/2 in.

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Nice! :props:

I have a Makita XWT02Z. Great little tool. Tiny, but packs a punch. Looking to add a DeWalt DCF899HP2 to aid with heavier projects.

For those who don't want to break the bank, consider a corded Kobalt 1/2 kit. Pretty much has everything you need for light/medium duties & tire rotation for $150.


Kobalt Reversible 1/2" Impact Wrench 8.0 amp - YouTube

[11Silverado]

It's great to have around. It really speeds up things. Torque wrench for final tightening, of course.

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Could you provide exactly which model Milwaukee tool you purchased? Looking on their website their seems to be a few different options. I was thinking M18 1/2" impact wrench, but some say with pin detent or with friction ring and I'm not really sure what the differences are.

[hurricane56]

Could you provide exactly which model Milwaukee tool you purchased? Looking on their website their seems to be a few different options. I was thinking M18 1/2" impact wrench, but some say with pin detent or with friction ring and I'm not really sure what the differences are.


You'll probably want to get the friction ring model. This will make changing sockets much easier. I think the pin detent model is more for the trades that work at elevated height. The detent makes it almost impossible for the socket or attachment to come off without depressing the pin.

As for the specific Milwaukee model I just picked up the 1/2" Fuel compact version #2755. Tried it this weekend and it wouldn't budge the lugs on my BMW which are supposed to be at 88 ft. Lbs. The lugs were probably set to much higher as I had to lean on a 24" breaker bar to loosen. That one is rated to about 220 ft. Lbs., but I'm now considering going to one of their high-torque models like the #2763.