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Old 10-05-10, 09:13 AM
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Default Socket size for IS lug nuts

Does anyone have this info? I am getting some replacement lug nuts to replace my Work lugs that got stripped, I know the Work lugs are compatible with the Lexus OEM hex wrench, and I would like to keep it that way. Broke a key before and I would not like to do it again.
Old 10-05-10, 12:40 PM
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not sure what you are asking.. but i think its 21mm
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Yeah I think that is what it is, I like aftermarket lug nuts that are suitable with the OEM hex wrench that comes with the car to help you put on the spare tire.

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I'll double check when I get home, but I'm 95% sure 21mm is right. The problem I have is that the OEM hex wrench is too thick so I have to carry a torque wrench and the socket around to be able to change my wheels. I wish there was a more elegant solution...
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Yeah I know what you mean, the wrench barely fits into the lug hole on my rim, thankfully no scratches so far. Thanks for checking for me!

I hate the lug nuts that comes with those ultra thin socket / keys to fit into skinny holes, they always end up breaking under the torque, so never again lol
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21mm...........
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21mm skinny (or thin walled, same thing) deep socket....preferably one with a plastic sleeve so it doesn't scratch the wheels....
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Originally Posted by mikez
Yeah I think that is what it is, I like aftermarket lug nuts that are suitable with the OEM hex wrench that comes with the car to help you put on the spare tire.

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Do you carry 5 oem lugs in the trunk to put on your spare too ???

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Originally Posted by quick123
preferably one with a plastic sleeve so it doesn't scratch the wheels....
A condom also works for that. (And it's a great excuse if the girl you're dating thinks you're being presumptuous when she finds a jimmy hat in your car - "Oh, it's just so I don't scratch my lugs!")

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Do you carry 5 oem lugs in the trunk to put on your spare too ???

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Damn, I didn't even think about that... Bah, maybe I'll just ride with no spare. Moar speed!
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^^ Carry the tools you need for both lugs...

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Old 10-05-10, 08:20 PM
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Thanks guys!

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Do you carry 5 oem lugs in the trunk to put on your spare too ???

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Yes in fact I do I have all 16 lugs and its 4 wheel locks in my trunk at all times.
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^^ Wouldn't just 5 be enough for the spare??

Also, if your using a Tq Wrench, what do you have it set at??


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^ When in storage, you're supposed to set the torque wrench to zero, right?
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^ When in storage, you're supposed to set the torque wrench to zero, right?
Not sure... I keep mine locked @ 80 ft. lbs
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
^^ Wouldn't just 5 be enough for the spare??

Also, if your using a Tq Wrench, what do you have it set at??


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I just carry them all in one place because if I separate them, chances are they will never be found again

I don't have a tq wrench, I tq it by hand until its tight but still under the tq limit, then I take it the dealer and have them tq it at 76 lb


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