Deep socket or extension?

[conbrio]

I just picked up a torque wrench for my 2017 Sport Touring hatch with 18" wheels. Couple questions.

Is 19mm the correct socket size for the lug nuts?

Is it better to use a deep socket, or a shallow socket with an extension?

Thanks everyone.

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[bluehatch17]

It’s 19mm, I have a set of sockets specifically for lugnuts. You can get just the 19mm one for well under $10.

 

[tacthecat]

For the same size and material build a deep-socket is (much) weaker. Use the shortest extension you can to avoid off-axis torque.

 

[conbrio]

For the same size and material build a deep-socket is (much) weaker. Use the shortest extension you can to avoid off-axis torque.

Thanks!

 

[SpringRubber]

When it comes to these wheels, which I love, once you have them properly torqued I'll admit that the best thing to have on hand is a black industrial marker (or sharpie) to touch up the inevitable curb rash. ?

 

[conbrio]

When it comes to these wheels, which I love, once you have them properly torqued I'll admit that the best thing to have on hand is a black industrial marker (or sharpie) to touch up the inevitable curb rash. ?

I used to do that, but couldn't keep up! My rims are so rashed up, but now I end up parking so far away from curbs.

 

[Deezy]

Be careful using the torque wrench to loosen the lugs. If they are torqued higher than your wrench goes, you could damage the wrench.
Personally, I only use the torque wrench to tighten them. I use the stock wrench to bust them loose.

 

[SpringRubber]

Oh yes, great point and one I've heard before. Understand how it would be bad for spring-based torque wrenches like my cheapy one from HF but seems like a good rule in general.

Instead of a torque wrench to loosen things, my progression usually goes like this: wrench, socket, breaker bar, pipe, hammer & Honey, can u pls hand me the bigger hammer? But that's usually with suspension parts, not lug nuts.

 

[PNWCIVICSPORTHB]

go to harbor freight and get a 1/2" 24 inch breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts. get these things off of amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-2842-2...d=1596920072&sprefix=lug+nut+,aps,224&sr=8-86

loosen the lugs with breaker bar . hand install the lug nuts . use a short extension if needed. i like torquing in two ops. first is 40 # and then final at the 80# '

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