I normally don't but my tools from Harbor Freight but I just picked these up on the cheap. I noticed when I got the Z that I would have to use a standard socket to remove/tighten the lug nuts on those shiny new wheels. I already had a 1/2 drive tourque wrench so I just got the 3pc set but if you work on many other cars than your own the 7pc isn't that much more.

Cheap insurance for those uber $$$ wheels.

http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearc...cket&Submit=Go

 

not a bad deal for a good idea! i may look into this. thanks for the lead!

 

I bought a 6pt deep socket then dipped it in liquid plastic, the stuff they use on tool handles to plastic coat them.

 

^^ great idea

 

if you have to use the regular sockets then you can always wrap electric tape around it from scratching the rim.

 

even better idea!

 

Only Crapsman tools for me, the Harbor Freight stuff cracks like ****!

 

 

+1...that's what I did. Works perfectly. Easiest and most cost effective.

 

but you have anodized or coated lugs like the Nismo or the Work lugs, then you may want these nylon insert bits to torque them on without scratching off the anodized color

 

Cool. Those should be the industry standard for tire shops.

 

An old trick is to line the socket with electrical tape. depending on how much you use the socket, or how tight you torque the bolt down, this should hold up for a while. Again, this is just a cheap and on the fly fix...