[makkan00]

Guy
I am after something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEEL-BRAC...item20ec1c2244

and wonders if somebody has used similar thing and happy to feedback on the quality?

Also, can anybody recommend thin wall bolt removal? As on ispiri the space around oem bolt is very tight and I do not want to scratch them?

Thanks.

[jwilliams]

I would not use that. Buy a halford professional breaker bar and but a 17mm thin wall socket.

[shadow191]

I use this on my aftermarket wheels

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

I don't know if they ship to UK. But it does work very well to protect the finish.

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by jordon335

I would not use that. Buy a halford professional breaker bar and but a 17mm thin wall socket.

Thanks and will have a look.

Originally Posted by shadow191

I use this on my aftermarket wheels

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

I don't know if they ship to UK. But it does work very well to protect the finish.

Brilliant. Ordered one.

Now what do you use to use this socket?

[shadow191]

I use a breaker bar. Looks like this



I just keep it in the trunk. You'll need a 3/8" drive. I can't remember the length of mine, but it's either 18" or 20". You don't want to use a socket as you risk damaging the socket and it's not necessary. The breaker also comes in handy if you're working on your car and have a stubborn bolt.

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by shadow191

I use a breaker bar. Looks like this



I just keep it in the trunk. You'll need a 3/8" drive. I can't remember the length of mine, but it's either 18" or 20". You don't want to use a socket as you risk damaging the socket and it's not necessary. The breaker also comes in handy if you're working on your car and have a stubborn bolt.

Thanks.
Job done.

[IanS100]

I use a long series socket covered with shrink wrap tubing!

[Jase 320d]

I use a torque rench and 17mm socket

Wheel brace would mark my wheels

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by IanS100

I use a long series socket covered with shrink wrap tubing!

Ian, where did you get that from? Or is it a custom made?

Originally Posted by Jase 320d

I use a torque rench and 17mm socket

Wheel brace would mark my wheels

Thanks mate

[gaza01]

Breaker bar as suggested to remove and then torque wrench to tighten.

Ebay
Breaker bar 311014673257
Torque wrench 331145985505
Thin walled socket 360643734637

These are the items i use and have done a fair bit of work with them. Obviously there are other options but generally get the bits along those lines

[Jase 320d]

Torque wrench can take them off too

Just set it to highest setting and will get wheel bolts off no bother

[N8N]

Hazard Fraught sells a nice little set of wheel nut sockets

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-d...9781-9166.html

I've seen them under other names as well probably made in the same factory in Taiwan, so you may have something similar available locally.

+1 on a 18" long, 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 3" extension to make this work

if you are careful a 17mm regular old chrome 6 point 1/2" drive deep socket will work in place of the fancy specific sockets just fine.

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by Jase 320d

Torque wrench can take them off too

Just set it to highest setting and will get wheel bolts off no bother

True...but its not too good for the torque wrench i thought. I could be wrong

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by gaza01

Breaker bar as suggested to remove and then torque wrench to tighten.

Ebay
Breaker bar 311014673257
Torque wrench 331145985505
Thin walled socket 360643734637

These are the items i use and have done a fair bit of work with them. Obviously there are other options but generally get the bits along those lines

Thanks. Saved these. I ordered some stuff and if they do not do the job, then they are going back and I am ordering these. I really liked thin walled socket.
Cheers.

Originally Posted by N8N

Hazard Fraught sells a nice little set of wheel nut sockets

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-d...9781-9166.html

I've seen them under other names as well probably made in the same factory in Taiwan, so you may have something similar available locally.

+1 on a 18" long, 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 3" extension to make this work

if you are careful a 17mm regular old chrome 6 point 1/2" drive deep socket will work in place of the fancy specific sockets just fine.

Thanks fella.

[DMH-01]

Originally Posted by jordon335

Buy a halford professional breaker bar

+ 1, the professional range is good quality and comes with lifetime guarantee.

You get a good discount as well when using a trade card

[IanS100]

Originally Posted by makkan00

Ian, where did you get that from? Or is it a custom made?

The socket came out of a Halfrauds socket set & the shrink wrap tubing probably off eBay, slid it on & heated up - does the job and doesn't scratch

[Monger007]

Originally Posted by makkan00

Guy
I am after something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEEL-BRAC...item20ec1c2244

and wonders if somebody has used similar thing and happy to feedback on the quality?

Also, can anybody recommend thin wall bolt removal? As on ispiri the space around oem bolt is very tight and I do not want to scratch them?

Thanks.

I just went and purchased the following today from the Bay.

The Blue Spot 24in breaker bar is going for a great price.