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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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Recommendation for soft socket for alloy wheels

Can someone recommend a soft socket for lug bolts? I found a couple (see links below), but the automotion one says its incompatible with a Cayenne, which I find odd since its 19mm.

http://www.automotion.com/soft-lug-n...r-porsche.html
http://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-201....52/ES2221243/
 
Old Dec 16, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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Harbor freight has some decent ones

http://m.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-sae-metric-lug-nut-impact-sockets-7-pc-69781-9166.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
 
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I just wrap some electrical tape over a socket. Works great. No need for extra tools IMO.
 
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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I bought a set I think from Harbor freight a long time ago to use on my other car. They were all the wrong size though. I was going to donate or give them away a long time ago but somehow never did. Et Voila one of them just happened to fit the Cayenne.

But to answer your question here is one...http://smile.amazon.com/Wilmar-Perfo...el+bolt+socket
 
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Hey HOiYA, this is what i purchased about a year ago from ECS.
They work well - and i have no complaints.
If i bought again, i would get the extended version, just to ensure the torque wrench stays far enough away from the wheel wells.
I think you linked the extended Schwaben's i would recommend.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES6225/?gcl...FegRMwodnHIAgw
 
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Originally Posted by BlazinPond
Hey HOiYA, this is what i purchased about a year ago from ECS.
They work well - and i have no complaints.
If i bought again, i would get the extended version, just to ensure the torque wrench stays far enough away from the wheel wells.
I think you linked the extended Schwaben's i would recommend.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES6225/?gcl...FegRMwodnHIAgw
That's a great deal!!!
 
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Originally Posted by BlazinPond
Hey HOiYA, this is what i purchased about a year ago from ECS.
They work well - and i have no complaints.
If i bought again, i would get the extended version, just to ensure the torque wrench stays far enough away from the wheel wells.
I think you linked the extended Schwaben's i would recommend.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES6225/?gcl...FegRMwodnHIAgw
I have been using this set for years. It's awesome!
 
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Thanks everyone for your feedback. I ended up ordering the extended ones from ECS. wanted to make sure I didn't mark up the Tikore bolts or my new wheels.

Happy New Year everyone!
 
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Originally Posted by HOiYA
Thanks everyone for your feedback. I ended up ordering the extended ones from ECS. wanted to make sure I didn't mark up the Tikore bolts or my new wheels.

Happy New Year everyone!
Just make sure the plastic covers are clean and you should be fine.
 
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