So today I installed my HKS HI power and Injen intake, but to install the intake I had to take my drivers side wheel off. Now I had a buddy take the wheel off and I am not even sure how he did it without scratching things, but I do recall each lug was getting stuck in the socket that was being used. So when I went to put the lugs back on, the socket is clearing hitting the wall of the wheel, and it will not even get into the well wear the socket is sitting.

Of course I check the truck and I don't have anything to remove the tire with, the tool spots are empty, I have the jack and tow hook.

So tomorrow I am going to go to the auto store and get the right socket, but what exactly am I looking for? Do they make narrow wall sockets for this type of application? I mean the tire place did not seem to have any problems, so something must be out there.

Thanks...

 

If you're using the stock lug nuts then you need a 21mm socket.
-GP-

 

I have a generic tire iron with a 21mm end, but that will not fit into the well, should I expect the socket to be thinner?

 

I guess they do make thin wall ones, guess I will go buy it in the morning.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/sockets.jsp

 

they make special sockets for wheels like these, they are thinner than an average socket and some of them are a bit longer than normal and taper in so they clear the wheel

 

ya tire iron will not work get a good thin walled socket to keep in the car

 

I just use the edges of my fingers to spin the socket very slowly until it's on the lug semi-snug. Then you can use the stock tire iron that came with the car to tighten it up.

I actually just did this like an hour ago too because I was checking my brake pad thickness on the front end. Much to my surprise, after about 25.7K miles on my car, I still have about .26" on the outer pads and .25 on the inners. I was expecting more like .08 or so, since the Brembos are known for really wearing out fast.