CJ Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I think this one may be better addressed to the trader chaps. I am looking for the socket to release the wheel nuts on the Volks Super Advan wheels. I also need a single wheel nut too. Anyone able to help or point me in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Is this the same the Volk Advan wheels the other guy posted about earlier? Seems rather a coincidence. Anyhoo, how about a close up pic of the problem wheel nut type? It may help a lot, can't hurt anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Is this the same the Volk Advan wheels the other guy posted about earlier? Seems rather a coincidence. Anyhoo, how about a close up pic of the problem wheel nut type? It may help a lot, can't hurt anyway. They are one and the same Jake (I wish he had told me that he had posted ) I sold the chap the car but did not check this. I understand Gaz Walker has had the wheels off before so maybe he can shed some light on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 looks like a giant spanner will do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 looks like a giant spanner will do it Do I assume that was meant to be a humorous post or do you have anything really constructive to offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 CJ, Jake we (me and Mark at phoenix) managed to lose my socket for my brand new Rays lock nuts that I bought from Nic, any Idea where I could get the socket for them ? as I dont want to leave my new wheels without locking nuts , they cost me alot and too much time til received them so dont want someone nick them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 we (me and Mark at phoenix) managed to lose my socket for my brand new Rays lock nuts that I bought from Nic, any Idea where I could get the socket for them ? as I dont want to leave my new wheels without locking nuts , they cost me alot and too much time til received them so dont want someone nick them Tried Nic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 CJ, Jake we (me and Mark at phoenix) managed to lose my socket for my brand new Rays lock nuts that I bought from Nic, any Idea where I could get the socket for them ? as I dont want to leave my new wheels without locking nuts , they cost me alot and too much time til received them so dont want someone nick them Without wishing to state the obvious here. But seeing as I am trying to find a socket to remove a wheel etc what makes you think that I have any idea as to where to find the one you have lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Tried Nic? I have asked him but the Man is too busy to reply or he might forgot all about it as he is busy sending my other parts Without wishing to state the obvious here. But seeing as I am trying to find a socket to remove a wheel etc what makes you think that I have any idea as to where to find the one you have lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 As requested, here are some pictures that should help. http://81.149.22.169/misc/16122006.jpg http://81.149.22.169/misc/16122007.jpg http://81.149.22.169/misc/16122008.jpg http://81.149.22.169/misc/16122009.jpg http://81.149.22.169/misc/16122010.jpg http://81.149.22.169/misc/16122011.jpg As you can see, the nuts themselves are not tapered, it's the 'groove' that the nuts are sitting in. CJ is on the case for me, but if anybody else can help I would really appreciate it. Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Thin-wall socket, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Thin-wall socket, maybe? Yep - look like normal, standard nuts to me. I spoken to our tyre fitted and he can't remember if he used anything special on those. A fully equiped garaged should be able to get them off though! Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I took the Supra to a Hi-Q garage - are they classed as a 'fully-equipped garage' though? They didn't have anything suitable for removing those nuts, so I am going under the assumption that something more specific would be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 I took the Supra to a Hi-Q garage - are they classed as a 'fully-equipped garage' though? They didn't have anything suitable for removing those nuts, so I am going under the assumption that something more specific would be needed. I was surprised that they felt they needed "something special" as Turbofit fitted the wheels to the car and didn't mention anything. I will have a word with them later and see if they used a special tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I'm just back from Halfords, and bought myself a 19mm socket for the princely sum of £5.49 , it looked like a fairly thin-walled socket but simply does not fit. As far as I can see, 19mm is the right size as the socket goes on the nut about 5mm and then stops. It just seems to me that some sort of tapered socket must have been used to put them on in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 if you are really stuck, can you get the socket machined down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 That's exactly what I was thinking of - can I use some sort of file/angle grinder or something to file down the sides of the socket? Anyone done this before? CJ is still on the case for me , but I am desperate to get my Supra back on the road next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 i machined a deep socket for my alloys, but i did it on a lathe, it will be much more tricky with a grinder (to keep the wall thickness the same) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 That's exactly what I was thinking of - can I use some sort of file/angle grinder or something to file down the sides of the socket? Anyone done this before? CJ is still on the case for me , but I am desperate to get my Supra back on the road next week! I am on the case in as much as I am asking everyone I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Do I assume that was meant to be a humorous post or do you have anything really constructive to offer? um no cj, that was constructive thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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