Lug Nut Socket Size?

[TeamAguilar]

What size is the socket / wrench size for the standard Fuchs wheel? I can't find a replacement wrench for sale anyone on this site and was curious.

Can someone please tell me the socket size?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

19mm.

3/4 will also work.

[TeamAguilar]

Thank you, I know it's a dumb question but I have limited access to a Garage as I live in a high rise and most of my tools are in storage. Doing the simplest of things can be a real pain!

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

19mm.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

better a "dumb" question than rounded out and ruined lug nuts.

[chadloose]

On topic-ish: My original 19mm black lugnuts are pretty scuffed. Once I replace (assuming replace is best practice vs. re-paint/re-anodize), should I:
- get one of those special "non-marking" lugnut sockets
- or just be careful

Thanks!

[ShakinJoe]

Just be careful. You can polish them but they might look odd with black center wheels. My soft socket broke apart. Use a good quality 19 mm deep socket with a breaker bar and you should be fine. Most importantly, make sure you Torque the wheels to 96 ft lbs. Do not over tighten those aluminum jobbies.

[Fishcop]

There are also sockets that grip the "sides" rather than the "corners" of the lug nuts... sort of a 'star' shape when you look down the barrel; these cause less damage/buring/scuffing to anodized lug nuts.

[pwd72s]

You have a lady friend who uses panty hose? No, not being kinky here...try placing panty hose material between the socket and the wheel nut...my tip of the year.

[Dantilla]

I've touched up scuffed lug nuts with a black Sharpie pen. Unless you're going to have a Concours judge looking at them with a magnifying glass, they look fine.

[Dantilla]

With tools in storage, just these wrenches:

10mm,
13mm,
19mm,

you will be able to twist about 80% of the bolts & nuts used on a 911.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

adding 15 and 17 gets you to 95%.

[Flat Six]

Originally Posted by Dantilla

I've touched up scuffed lug nuts with a black Sharpie pen. Unless you're going to have a Concours judge looking at them with a magnifying glass, they look fine.

+1

and a 19mm lug wrench should be in your frunk anyway . . .

[TeamAguilar]

Thank you for the tip!

Originally Posted by Dantilla

With tools in storage, just these wrenches:

10mm,
13mm,
19mm,

you will be able to twist about 80% of the bolts & nuts used on a 911.