Noob Wheels Question
#1
Noob Wheels Question
So I just bought my Lexus about a week ago, I want to remove the wheels and coat them but I always have bad luck with the regular wrench that comes with the car. I want to do it right and get a breaker bar or torque wrench or whatever they use in the shop and obviously the adapter that I would need to get the lugs off and attach the wheel lock key onto. I have no idea where to even start, I tried looking some things up but didnt see exactly what I thought was right. Any help is greatly appreciated! Also what is the tourqe setting I should tighten them to once I have it all done?
#2
Welcome!
Here are some ideas to get you started.
For a socket, I would recommend a deep 21mm, like this:
For a breaker bar, like this:
Torque wrench:
For the torque spec, refer to the Specifications section at the back of the Owners Manual. The index for that section will point you to the Wheels and Tires.
Better you get familiar with that section of the manual now for when you need to look things up later on.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
For a socket, I would recommend a deep 21mm, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14260-2-Inch-Socket-6-Point/dp/B000NQ4QYC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519155244&sr=8-3&keywords=21mm+socket
For a breaker bar, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00206A-Premium-Breaker-Length/dp/B001222378/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1519155313&sr=1-4&keywords=breaker+bar
Torque wrench:
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24335-2-Inch-ft-lb-13-6-203-5/dp/B00C5ZL0RU/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1519155553&sr=1-4&keywords=torque+wrench
For the torque spec, refer to the Specifications section at the back of the Owners Manual. The index for that section will point you to the Wheels and Tires.
Better you get familiar with that section of the manual now for when you need to look things up later on.
#3
Welcome!
Here are some ideas to get you started.
For a socket, I would recommend a deep 21mm, like this: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14260-...ds=21mm+socket
For a breaker bar, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00206A-...ds=breaker+bar
Torque wrench: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24335-...=torque+wrench
For the torque spec, refer to the Specifications section at the back of the Owners Manual. The index for that section will point you to the Wheels and Tires.
Better you get familiar with that section of the manual now for when you need to look things up later on.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
For a socket, I would recommend a deep 21mm, like this: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14260-...ds=21mm+socket
For a breaker bar, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-00206A-...ds=breaker+bar
Torque wrench: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24335-...=torque+wrench
For the torque spec, refer to the Specifications section at the back of the Owners Manual. The index for that section will point you to the Wheels and Tires.
Better you get familiar with that section of the manual now for when you need to look things up later on.
#4
So I just bought my Lexus about a week ago, I want to remove the wheels and coat them but I always have bad luck with the regular wrench that comes with the car. I want to do it right and get a breaker bar or torque wrench or whatever they use in the shop and obviously the adapter that I would need to get the lugs off and attach the wheel lock key onto. I have no idea where to even start, I tried looking some things up but didnt see exactly what I thought was right. Any help is greatly appreciated! Also what is the tourqe setting I should tighten them to once I have it all done?
one time project.
Last edited by Htony; 02-20-18 at 01:46 PM.
#5
You will likely use it many times and it can be used for a variety of things where torquing is essential. I would recommend getting one.
Certainly a little more research is warranted to find a quality brand that you are comfortable with the price.
The socket and breaker bar really don't make a difference as you're just using them for the wheels, for removal.
I don't think anything else on the car is a 21mm, but the breaker bar might come in handy for a few other things.
Certainly a little more research is warranted to find a quality brand that you are comfortable with the price.
The socket and breaker bar really don't make a difference as you're just using them for the wheels, for removal.
I don't think anything else on the car is a 21mm, but the breaker bar might come in handy for a few other things.
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