These universal lug nut wrenches are good in a pinch as they will work on most vehicles, but the best option for your roadside emergency kit will be to buy the socket size appropriate for your vehicle along with an extendible breaker bar that will give you better leverage. As these Metric and SAE sizes are quite close in size, oftentimes you will find “universal” lug wrenches designed to work on both Metric and SAE lug nuts. The 11/16-inch, 3/4-inch, 13/16-inch, and 7/8-inch SAE socket sizes also are fairly common. If the question “ what size of sockets for lug nuts should I use ” comes to your mind the most common socket sizes for lug nuts are 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, and 22 mm, all available at Olsa Tools.
#2016 EQUINOX LUG NUT TORQUE PORTABLE#
If you have many sockets of various sizes, a great way to store them is with this complete socket set, this portable socket holder can organize them in your garage or avoid sockets scattered around the trunk while on the road. 3) Wrench Lug Nut SocketsĪ 4-way cross lug wrench comes with socket ends, whereas lug wrenches with interchangeable sockets usually come with two reversible sockets that cover four of the most common lug nut sizes. If you have enough room to store your wrench, then you will want to choose a lug wrench with longer arms. On the other hand, longer lug wrenches are not as portable as short ones. As the lug wrench is a lever, the longer the arm, the easier it is for you to generate torque to loosen and tighten bolts. 2) Lug Wrench Arm LengthĪrm length impacts two features: leverage and portability.
The best lug wrench for you should be portable in size so that you can easily store it in your vehicle. Many people need a lug wrench while they are on the road, as the tool is primarily used to loosen and fasten the lug nuts in order to change a flat tire. Lug Wrenches : Features You Need 1) Portability of the Lug Wrench They are ideally tightened with a torque wrench to a specific amount of pressure, but can be removed and tightened manually using a lug wrench. Lug nuts are the fasteners that hold the wheels on the car's hubs.
Check brake disc retaining bolt for tight fit.Universal fit sizes: SAE: 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8 Inch Metric: 17, 19, 21, 22mm Power Torque lug wrenches are manufactured to meet or exceed the American National Standards Institute specifications. Remove dirt, grease residues and corrosion from rim and wheel hub contact surfaces. The speed mode allows quicker removal of lug nuts after breaking them loose, and the compact design allows for easy storage in your vehicle.Do not jump or use your foot on the breaker bar. Always release the wheel lockable nuts or bolts by hand (use a breaker bar) and NOT by using an impact drill.
Never get under the vehicle when it is resting only on the jack. Always block the opposite wheel from the one you are working on with two wheel chokes on both side of the wheel to prevent the car from rolling and fall of the jack while you're working on it. When lifting your vehicle, make sure you use the proper equipment and that you only lift the vehicle from the jacking points, one wheel at the time. When removing and installing a wheel on your vehicle, always follow these generic instructions, but for more information please refer to your owner's manual.
#2016 EQUINOX LUG NUT TORQUE INSTALL#
Remove or Install Front or Rear Wheel - Generic Instructions
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