No scratch lug nut sockets

[Jsf721]

I just spend a good amount of time polishing some scratches and Schiff out of my wheels. While I was down there I also cleaned up the lug nut holes. Would like to buy a set so I can keep the correct lug in each car. Dealer rotates my tires. I’d like to prevent the damage in the future.

Suggestions for a infrequently used tool.

 

[catron44]

I keep this one in my grand cherokee:

1/2" Drive 22MM Non-Marring Lug Nut Socket | ARES 70023| Protective Sleeve Protects Custom Rims & Lug Nuts from Damage| Color Coded & Laser Etched for Easy Identification https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MXJHLK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have a set from Astro or some other brand from Amazon that was about $50 that I keep in my garage for my tire rotations.

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[Jsf721]

Thanks very much for the link.

I keep this one in my grand cherokee:

1/2" Drive 22MM Non-Marring Lug Nut Socket | ARES 70023| Protective Sleeve Protects Custom Rims & Lug Nuts from Damage| Color Coded & Laser Etched for Easy Identification https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017MXJHLK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have a set from Astro or some other brand from Amazon that was about $50 that I keep in my garage for my tire rotations.

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[Hammer1963]

Simple method is to wrap a thin wall socket with a layer or 2 or Gaffers tape. The biggest issue that you are facing is the person performing the rotation is there to make money and will not take the care that you would. My suggestion is to rotate the tires yourself or hire a private mechanic to provide the service.

 

[redwrench60]

My suggestion is to hand the tech performing the rotation a socket wrapped in a layer of gorilla tape inside a 5 or 10 dollar bill and tell them you’re picky with your wheels so be as gentle as you can. Soon you’ll be known as the socket dude that tips for rotating tires and lube techs will clamor over your job and do an extra careful job. Mother always says a little honey never hurt.

 

[yhprum]

Another thing that works is use a few layers of plasic shopping bags. Put over the lug nut then put the socket over it. A bit awkward but effective.

 

[kctyphoon]

HF sells these too.... some electrical tape is probably a cheap but effective solution also.

 

[Tonyuk]

If your going to the dealership just for a tyre rotation then i would be surprised if the tech doesn't use a proper wheel socket.

I have them in my top drawer of my box and always use them for taking wheels off and putting them back on, no different to grabbing any other socket.

 

[tym]

I bought a loose Crafty socket, polished the inner faces to make them smooth, and glued an o-ring in the bottom to prevent the socket from bottoming out on the top of the lug nut. Has worked pretty well for me.

The plastic bag idea sounds like a lot less work, though!