MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: skard on January 24, 2013, 05:10:10 pm

Title: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: skard on January 24, 2013, 05:10:10 pm

My alloys are in being refurbed, so I guess it's time to buy a socket that offers a bit of protection when removing bolts.

What are you guys using?

Would this suffice? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260841234661?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: Tortaruga on January 24, 2013, 05:10:57 pm

That one will do nicely. :smiley:

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: skard on January 24, 2013, 05:22:52 pm

Nice

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: andybon on January 24, 2013, 05:51:45 pm

I just use a halfords professional 17mm deep 1/2" drive socket with a layer of electrical loom fabric tape wrapped around it. Works a treat.

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: skard on January 24, 2013, 05:54:32 pm

I bought that other one, but will probably wrap it in felt electrical tape after it's been used a few times  :happy2:

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: Andy on January 24, 2013, 06:02:05 pm

that's the type i use at work with no issues 

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: MC71 on January 24, 2013, 06:13:21 pm

Hadn't even thought of one of these. Good call.  :happy2:

..........Goes off to press "Buy It Now"

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: skard on January 24, 2013, 06:27:05 pm

Quote from: MC71 on January 24, 2013, 06:13:21 pm

Hadn't even thought of one of these. Good call.  :happy2:

..........Goes off to press "Buy It Now"

260990469242 is cheaper  :grin:

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: Hedge on January 24, 2013, 07:55:19 pm

Halfords do them.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Refurbed wheels - which socket?
Post by: cupra87 on January 24, 2013, 08:08:33 pm

 :happy2: