Lug Nuts

[sulaco]

Are the front wheel lug nuts susceptible to marring/chipping if using a regular steel socket?(will not use impact),...I read somewhere you can use a sandwich bag over the lug nut to protect it.Has anyone tried that?Did it work well?

 

[TEWKS]

Good question, was thinking about that the other day. I mean, chipped beef is ok, chipped nuts not so much!

Pat

 

[spyderCodes]

I've had the front wheels off a few times.
If you use the proper socket I don't believe any special treatment is necessary.

 

[Culpjp]

I've had the front wheels off a few times.
If you use the proper socket I don't believe any special treatment is necessary.

What is the correct size for the front wheels?

 

[JayBros]

Lug Nut Protector Socket

Do a web search and you can find six point sockets in the size you want.

 

[Grandpot]

The nuts are sunk into the wheels far enough that even if you put a mark on the side of them, it will not show.

 

[manxman]

Chipped lug nuts

A good fitting six point socket will do a good job, a twelve point bears more on the edge of the nut..........

Are the front wheel lug nuts susceptible to marring/chipping if using a regular steel socket?(will not use impact),...I read somewhere you can use a sandwich bag over the lug nut to protect it.Has anyone tried that?Did it work well?

 

[finless]

I just replaced my front tires. I used a 6 point with no issue.

Bob

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I always hand torque my lugs and changed them to spline drive when i redid my wheels

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

LUG NUT SIZE

What is the correct size for the front wheels?

The Spyder is Metric so 21mm....however 13/16 th in. is actually a tighter fit .......and any thin plastic or piece of electric tape will protect it........Mike :bbq:

 

[sulaco]

The Spyder is Metric so 21mm....however 13/16 th in. is actually a tighter fit .......and any thin plastic or piece of electric tape will protect it........Mike :bbq:

13/16 fits perfectly with a sandwich bag

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[GeorgiaBill]

21mm or 13/16 for front lug nuts

21mm or 13/16 for front lug nuts. Thanks Mike.

The Spyder is Metric so 21mm....however 13/16 th in. is actually a tighter fit .......and any thin plastic or piece of electric tape will protect it........Mike :bbq:

 

[irvin48]

i always use a snap on 6 point socket

 

[jcthorne]

I use a socket with a nylon liner specific for lug nuts on customer's bikes.

 

[trikermutha]

THIN WALL Sockets only.

Don't recommend impact guns. A breaker bar and torque wrench will work fine.

 

[irvin48]

I use a socket with a nylon liner specific for lug nuts on customer's bikes.

what brand and where to get it ? irv

 

[Uticat]

Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-sae-metric-lug-nut-impact-sockets-7-pc-69781.html

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see....

I have done a ton and outside of anodized lug nuts I have never had a problem when using the right measurement socket. Most lug nuts are triple chrome and can stand up to a fair amount of abuse. If they are unichrome not so much. Plastic bags, tape etc may help but the nylon socket would be the only one if your really worried.....:thumbup:

 

[Peter Aawen]

^^ I'm with Chupaca on this ^^ Never had an issue with the correct sized socket, but if you're worried, the nylon lined socket's gotta be the way to go!!

Dunno 'bout this idea from TEWKS tho???

.... I mean, chipped beef is ok, chipped nuts not so much!...

I can see chipped nuts still working as lug nuts, but I really can't see beef lug nuts (or sockets) working at all; chipped, frozen, or otherwise!! :shocked:

 

[jcthorne]

what brand and where to get it ? irv

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-02410A...1473077423&sr=8-1&keywords=nylon+lined+socket