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Title: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: nc35 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.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: adamf 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:

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: rich83 on June 02, 2011, 05:12:31 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-SX031-Alloy-Wheel-Impact-Socket-Set-3pc-1-2-Sq-D-/360354247167?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item53e6c971ff#ht_2442wt_907

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: nc35 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.

Cheers

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: rich83 on June 02, 2011, 05:27:24 pm

17mm IIRC

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: nc35 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...

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: rich83 on June 02, 2011, 05:29:38 pm

 :happy2:

Those sealey ones are very good quality, will last for ever!

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: nc35 on June 02, 2011, 05:37:50 pm

Deffo 17mm just been out with socket set to check.

Thanks for the advice  :happy2:

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: Eccie 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

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: PND on June 02, 2011, 10:55:21 pm

This is the one I got.. works a treat!  :happy2:

Sealey Alloy Wheel Socket 17mm (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sealey-Alloy-Wheel-Imp-Socket-17mm-1-2in-Sq-Dr-SX03017-/160535119218?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2560a38572#ht_3378wt_907)

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: 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:

Title: Re: Being a numpty, what is the alloy wheel protector called???
Post by: v2brett 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: