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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Socket size for stock lug nuts

Anybody know the socket size for the stock lug nuts? I know they're M12x1.5, but I'm not at the car now and need to pick one up on the way home.
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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I believe 21mm.
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Just went outside to check. 21mm it is,
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Cool, thanks!
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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yes 21 mm it is
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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BTW - I found that the 21mm socket is a little loose, but one of my spark plug sockets fit perfect. I think it was the 13/16 but I could be wrong, maybe 7/8.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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I have both a 13/16 and 21mm socket. I use the 21mm for everything now even if it isn't a snug fit. Tapping the lugnuts out of the socket is annoyance enough, and the slight looseness hasn't created any damage I can find.

Dave
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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Good point, I ended up using the 21mm anyway.
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