Black Lug Nuts - 1 Piece

[HammaMan]

I do my own rotations even tho it’s a PIA. At least I know the correct socket size is used. 13/16 is not a 21mm that results in rounded lugs. All done by hand no air tools. Never a rounded lug.

13/16 is actually smaller than 21mm. I think you might be using an ai product for this evaluation and they're typically trying to steer you towards 21mm socket on a 21mm fastener despite a 20.6mm 13/16th socket being a tighter fit. Just argued with grok about this. Kinda like the 13mm / 1/2" -- I more often than not use 1/2". W/ typical fasteners it really doesn't matter as the torque doesn't approach anywhere near the deformation value for the fastener.

I liked the idea of the convenience of the Quinn (potentially keeping in the truck), but I was already considering returning it for the Icon. I have smaller torque wrenches, in/lbs and up to 100 ft/lbs. It's worth it to have the better torque wrench which I can dial in exactly what I need.

The icon is pretty sweet given it's not preloading a spring with twists (split beam design). Furthermore because of its design there is no calibration issues likely to occur by leaving it at any torque value. I can vouch for the icon, it rocks. Simply dial in the torque and just leave it there.

To be clear this is the unit I have -- split beams are great for set and forget. The difference is that it's tighten only and cannot be used for breaking the lug free. Grab a $10 breaker bar for that.
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in...fessional-split-beam-torque-wrench-57923.html

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[Ricksc]

13/16 is actually smaller than 21mm. I think you might be using an ai product for this evaluation and they're typically trying to steer you towards 21mm socket on a 21mm fastener despite a 20.6mm 13/16th socket being a tighter fit. Just argued with grok about this.


The icon is pretty sweet given it's not preloading a spring with twists. Furthermore because of its design there is no calibration issues likely to occur by leaving it at any torque value. I can vouch for the icon, it rocks.

Correct that’s why I use 13/16 even tho most will say it’s 21 mm. 21mm with air gun makes rounded lugs. 13/16 fits perfect.

 

[Ricksc]

Everyone wants to blame lug nuts not being one piece. Bottom line wrong size socket kills lug nuts. Tire shops don’t care. Wham bam and out the door.

 

[INADAZE]

13/16 is actually smaller than 21mm. I think you might be using an ai product for this evaluation and they're typically trying to steer you towards 21mm socket on a 21mm fastener despite a 20.6mm 13/16th socket being a tighter fit. Just argued with grok about this. Kinda like the 13mm / 1/2" -- I more often than not use 1/2". W/ typical fasteners it really doesn't matter as the torque doesn't approach anywhere near the deformation value for the fastener.

The icon is pretty sweet given it's not preloading a spring with twists (split beam design). Furthermore because of its design there is no calibration issues likely to occur by leaving it at any torque value. I can vouch for the icon, it rocks. Simply dial in the torque and just leave it there.

To be clear this is the unit I have -- split beams are great for set and forget. The difference is that it's tighten only and cannot be used for breaking the lug free. Grab a $10 breaker bar for that.
https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in...fessional-split-beam-torque-wrench-57923.html

Thanks for the recommendation on the split beam version. I wasn't sure which was better. I snagged a breaker bar the same time I picked up the lug socket set at HF.

Looks like I'm making a trip to HF tomorrow...

 

[ReverendQ]

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[Roost 'Er]

The McGard #64074 require a 22mm socket. I opted for the Koken Wheel Socket. Overall the McGard nuts were not cheap but the quality is evident. Very nice product.

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