[Reflexed1.8T]

Anyone know where to get a lug wrench that fits our cars? The factory one is fine for my stock wheels, but the holes on my BBS wheels are much deeper and it can rub them while turning....I tried searching for an answer here but couldn't find anything....surprised it's not a more common problem.....


Thanks,
John

 

[kodomokid]

Just get an extended 17MM socket and wrench. Just go to Sears or something and get a good Craftsman socket wrench. That's what I use.

 

[XedoS69]

what he says above and I would add to your cart this item from sears,
it is only $29 and helps a lot when you work on your car

 

[B5_Passat]

VW used to sell a lug wrench with an extendable handle that worked great. Unfortunately, mine was lost when my car was rear-ended and totaled. I haven't been able to find another one.

 

[Turn4]

Tirerack sells an extendable lug wrench and the thin wall 17mm socket, works great on BBS RX wheels.

 

[RechtsFahren]

Get a nice, deep Craftsman impact socket from Sears and a torque wrench. This setup is also good for self-defense. :lol:

 

[phantom GLI]

Tirerack sells an extendable lug wrench and the thin wall 17mm socket, works great on BBS RX wheels

Like what he said I order one with my set of wheels because the bolt holes where set in deep. the name of the wrench is the GORILLA if come with two twosided sockets for like 13.50 and for the optional 17mm deep socket its like another 3.50
I got if for free since the sales guy was embarrased that he did not realize the wheelface was deep and would need a deep socket. The wrench comes in a nice little pvc pouch the handle is extendable and you will need it if you ever let some over zelous fool with an impact gun put your wheel on.

 

[B5_Passat]

Thanks for the TireRack info - I purchased one for my Passat.

This is what I was talking about.

 

[phantom GLI]

Yep that's the shiznit right there sometimes you can look in your local parts store sometimes they have things like that in stock.