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Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« on: June 02, 2011, 04:56:44 pm »
Hi All

Tried the obvious, but now don't know what to search for.

I am after the plastic sleeve that goes over the socket. Used to help protect alloys when removing/fastening wheel nuts.

Hopefully someone knows what I am on about and where to buy them from.

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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 05:04:54 pm »
Iv got them as a set. The sleeves came on the socket.. didn't know you could get them seperate...

Or wrap some masking tape around the socket....  :happy2:
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 05:12:31 pm »
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 05:23:10 pm »
Thanks for the mega quick reply guys...

Don't suppose you know what size socket I need.

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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 05:27:24 pm »
17mm IIRC
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 05:28:29 pm »
Yep I thought it was too...

A guy selling 17mm for £9 on fleabay going to have a punt...
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 05:29:38 pm »
 :happy2:

Those sealey ones are very good quality, will last for ever!
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 05:37:50 pm »
Deffo 17mm just been out with socket set to check.

Thanks for the advice  :happy2:
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2011, 09:16:54 pm »
Bought one of these sets from machine mart a few years back - http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-square-drive-alloy-wheel-thin-wall-impa
been narrow-walled enough to fit every car I've thrown at them and haven't failed me yet!  :happy2:
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2011, 10:40:02 pm »
Quote from: lee_ on June 02, 2011, 09:16:54 pm
Bought one of these sets from machine mart a few years back - http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-square-drive-alloy-wheel-thin-wall-impa
been narrow-walled enough to fit every car I've thrown at them and haven't failed me yet!  :happy2:

+1 they are great
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2011, 10:55:21 pm »
This is the one I got.. works a treat!  :happy2:

Sealey Alloy Wheel Socket 17mm
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2011, 11:02:33 pm »
ive gone down the tight man route and just wrapped my normal 17mm socket in electrical insulation tape,  its still going strong 3 years on  :happy2:
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2011, 11:08:23 pm »
Quote from: v2brett on June 02, 2011, 11:02:33 pm
ive gone down the tight man route and just wrapped my normal 17mm socket in electrical insulation tape,  its still going strong 3 years on  :happy2:

+ 1 but being a tart I do like the look of the Sealy one!  :pomppomp:
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Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2011, 11:16:17 pm »
Quote from: Greeners on June 02, 2011, 11:08:23 pm
Quote from: v2brett on June 02, 2011, 11:02:33 pm
ive gone down the tight man route and just wrapped my normal 17mm socket in electrical insulation tape,  its still going strong 3 years on  :happy2:

+ 1 but being a tart I do like the look of the Sealy one!  :pomppomp:

maybe you should try some pink insulation tape  :signLOL:
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