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    Default Will an original Ryker wheel nut socket fit the recall/replacement wheel nuts?

    I've been reading a lot about Ryker wheel nut sockets. Can someone tell me if I have an original wheel nut, will a socket that fits that nut also fit a replacement/modified nut - are they the same size?
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    As I understand it, the replacement wheel nuts are effectively an original wheel nut with a section cut out of one lug - so YES, a socket that fits the original wheel nuts should fit the replacement/upgraded wheel nuts!
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    BRP recommends a 65mm socket. However, I found that a 2-1/2" socket is a better fit. The 65mm is loose, too much of a gap which puts more pressure on a smaller contact patch with the nut. At 221 pound ft. force, that's well less than ideal. Get the 2-1/2" socket. It is a better fit, they are easier to find and less expensive too.

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    I have used my 2&1/2 inch Klutch brand socket from northern tools to remove and re-torque both front and rear wheel nuts on my Rally model. The socket worked fine before and after the nuts were recalled and only cost about $21.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tslepebull View Post
    I have used my 2&1/2 inch Klutch brand socket from northern tools to remove and re-torque both front and rear wheel nuts on my Rally model. The socket worked fine before and after the nuts were recalled and only cost about $21.
    Yes, the nut dimensions have not changed. Just (Hopefully) better quality control. Not all the original nuts were failing. Just some. Again, quality control issues. There are many reasons why Chinese products are less expensive. One is that they generally do little or no quality control. That saves a good deal in production costs.

    Essentially, they let the end user do the quality control portion of the process. BRP had the same issue with their plastic end links about 10 years ago. Most held up fine. But they discovered that 1 batch were failing at a pretty good clip. Fortunately, they were able to identify the bad batch and did not have to replace all of them. I think it can happen in any production process.
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