Wheel brace ALCA

Lug wrenches are indispensable for tightening and loosening wheel fasteners. They vary in diameter, the number of socket heads, as well as the shape and length of their handle.

Lug wrenches: 8 key facts

1. The cheapest and most common type of wheel wrenches are L-shaped tools. They are supplied with most modern cars. They have a simple design and do not require any additional tools. However, there is a great risk of slipping which might cause injuries. Apart from that, due to uneven force distribution, it’s easy to damage faces and edges of bolts and nuts.
2. X-shaped (or spider) types help reduce the risk of injuries as they can be used with both hands. Thanks to the even torque distribution, they don’t slip or damage the fastener. 4-arm wheel braces allow you to undo threaded fasteners of various diameters as they usually have a square drive to attach sockets of the required sizes. There are several socket heads in a set.
3. Tools with removable sockets are more convenient if you need to service a number of different vehicles as they allow you to work on bolts and nuts of various types.
4. It makes sense to buy a foldable version or one with a telescopic handle if you need to save space when transporting or storing it. Extendable handles also help to enhance the force applied, making it easier to undo overtightened or corroded fasteners.
5. Straight or torque multiplier wrenches are used to remove wheels from commercial vehicles and special-purpose machinery. The first type is made in the form of a rod with holes for inserting a tommy bar or crowbar. The second is equipped with an epicyclic gear train, which helps to significantly multiply the torque.
6. When working in a confined space, it is convenient to use a ratchet handle.
7. Special deep socket heads are used to remove deep-set threaded fasteners.
8. You must observe a particular sequence when tightening wheel nuts and bolts. This pattern depends on the number of fasteners and is specified in the vehicle operating manual. You must always check the tightening torque with a torque wrench.

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