what do those with aftermarket wheels do for on-board lug wrench?
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what do those with aftermarket wheels do for on-board lug wrench?
many aftermarket wheels come with lug bolts that don't match the stock size, so the factory lug wrench in the tool kit doesn't fit.
(some might argue it is close to useless anyway, but that's another story)
so what to do?
does anyone have a favorite alternative? do you just carry your torque wrench and favorite socket on board? a traditional 4-way wrench would be nice, but (a) you'd have to put it in a bag to avoid spreading rust around, (b) it would sure take up a lot of space, esp. in the TTR, and most importantly (c) half the time such a wrench is too thick to fit some of those embedded bolt heads (for example, on the factory 5-spokes, there's not much clearance)
ideas welcomed...
(some might argue it is close to useless anyway, but that's another story)
so what to do?
does anyone have a favorite alternative? do you just carry your torque wrench and favorite socket on board? a traditional 4-way wrench would be nice, but (a) you'd have to put it in a bag to avoid spreading rust around, (b) it would sure take up a lot of space, esp. in the TTR, and most importantly (c) half the time such a wrench is too thick to fit some of those embedded bolt heads (for example, on the factory 5-spokes, there's not much clearance)
ideas welcomed...
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Go Gorilla.....
<center><img src="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/images/accessories/powerwrenchset.jpg"></center><p>
Inexpensive and a variety of socket combos to fit most anything, from $8 to $16. Get their torque wrench too while you're at it. Great value for $30<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/accessories/tools.html">Tire Rack Accessories</a></li></ul>
Inexpensive and a variety of socket combos to fit most anything, from $8 to $16. Get their torque wrench too while you're at it. Great value for $30<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/accessories/tools.html">Tire Rack Accessories</a></li></ul>
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for all wheels, do this, and in a roadster, too!
Craftsman 1/2" breaker bar, and a 17mm deep draw socket, or the socket size of your choice.
It nestles snuggly into the space here, behind the cheap plastic cover. The velco strap holds it in place. The socket gets stored on the right, in the styrofoam area.
<img src="http://www.loomknitting.com/auditt/images/breakerbar2.jpg">
It nestles snuggly into the space here, behind the cheap plastic cover. The velco strap holds it in place. The socket gets stored on the right, in the styrofoam area.
<img src="http://www.loomknitting.com/auditt/images/breakerbar2.jpg">
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