Safer Tyres with A Torque Limiting Socket Set
Over tightening your wheel nuts is a problem that could prove very costly! Not only could it damage your wheel by spraining or damaging wheel nuts, but it could also leave you stranded on the roadside if you get a flat tyre as you will be unable to remove the wheel.
The torque limiting socket set from PCL is a great solution to prevent that from ever happening! This 3 piece 1/2″ set has a unique clutch design with a teethed spring load mechanism. What this means is that you you cannot fasten the nuts beyond a torque of 100 Nm which will eliminate any chance of you spraining or damaging the wheel nuts.
Torque Limited Impact Socket Sets give you peace of mind in knowing that your wheels are safe and undamaged. Furthermore, the PCL set has a protective plastic sleeve which prevents scratches and damage to expensive alloy wheels.
Lastly, it’s important to note that you will need a torque wrench to tighten the wheel nuts to the recommended specification.
3 x Sockets – sizes included: 17, 19, 21 (mm)
Torque Limiting Socket Set: Features & Benefits
- Standard passenger car wheel nut sizes
- Plastic presentation case
- Suitable for use with impact wrenches
- Suitable for use with alloy wheels
- Coloured bodies for quick and easy size identification
What does Torque Limiting Mean?
Torque limiting means that you will not be able to tighten a wheel nut too much. Over tightening a wheel nut will damage the wheel and often means you will be unable to remove the wheel should you breakdown on a roadside.
How does a Torque Limiting Socket Work?
The sockets have a teethed spring load mechanism design which effectively means you will be unable to fasten a wheel nut beyond a torque of 100 Nm. You will also need a torque wrench to make the final fastening by hand.
Want to know more about Impact sockets? Please take a look at our article: Why you Need Impact Sockets
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