[frd_pwr]

I just purchased a 96 XR6 a week ago with 17" AJR wheels and the other day i attempted to fit the wheel brace (thing that unscrews the wheel nuts?) into the rims but it was too big for the hole. So now im stuck if i get a flat as the standard brace doesnt fit the the wheels. I then went to a tyre shop that said i needed a 21m socket, i was just wondering what kind of ratchet i would need to attach to the socket in order to turn the wheel nuts and unscrew them as i assums they would be on a fairly tight?? thanks

 

[EBXR]

Try an aftermarket wheel brace...

 

[svo347]

1/2 inch will be fine.... Use a breaker bar though

 

[venomXR6]

I AGREE with both the above but i would go the after market and make sure its metric there less chance damage to those nice wheels greg venomXR6

 

[outback_ute]

Try an aftermarket wheel brace...

... and see if it fits before you buy it.

 

[sylox]

Just use a Good quality socket and a breaker bar. thats all I have used on all of the cars i have had where I encountered this problem

 

[frd_pwr]

thanks for replies but excuse my ignorance whats a breaker bar?

 

[sylox]

This would be a Breaker Bar

 

[cogo_81]

You can get sockets that a wheel brace will fit on the end

 

[TIKFD6]

If you buy a socket, make sure you get a Hex(six sidded) not double hex.

 

[JC-XR8]

I'd get a 21mm spark plug socket - they are longer than standard sockets, and also have the advantage of fitting a standard wheel brace - no need for a breaker bar!

 

[TIKFD6]

Thats not a bad idea JC, The breaker bar takes up less room.

 

[outback_ute]

And a lot of aftermarket wheel braces are made from alloy only slightly stronger than spaghetti.

 

[frd_pwr]

Thanks for the replies guys and JC i think i'm going with your idea, when i got my car serviced the other day my mechanic also ordered me in a socket where one end fits into my standard wheel brace and the other onto the wheel nuts, so now i can still use my standard wheel brace!

 

[TIKFD6]

I acctually used the breaker bar and 21mm plug socket today to remove my whels, worked well, heaps easier than the old X wheel brace.

 

[JC-XR8]

That's all I ever use, but i actually use the 21mm socket and the L-shaped wheel brace (same as a breaker bar, i guess). If I'm at home, i loosen them with the brace etc, then use the cordless drill to remove them completely (lazy, but effective).