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12-14-2012, 10:37 AM | #1 |
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SAE or Metric socket for 2011 WRX wheels?
Sorry, spare my noob question. I searched and couldn't find anything.
I have a 2011 WRX. I need to buy a socket set for the wheel lug nuts. Do I buy the SAE or metric sockets?
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12-14-2012, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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You don't need a set, you need ONE socket. You can buy either 19mm or 3/4", the correct size has been debated here since Jefferson was in office.
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12-14-2012, 11:14 AM | #3 |
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12-14-2012, 11:23 AM | #4 |
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Didn't word it quite right...should have said if I had to buy a set, would I be better off buying the sae or metric set. It's a better deal to buy them as a set than individually anyways. I'm looking beyond just the wheels, obviously. But it sounds like I can go with either. thanks.
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12-14-2012, 11:25 AM | #5 |
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The rest of the car is going to be predominantly metric.
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12-14-2012, 11:54 AM | #7 | |
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As for metric vs SAE, you can get virtually any size in either, but 10mm in fractions is going to be really tough to find. I think its like 13/32 iirc, good luck finding that in a kit. Last edited by happs subi; 12-14-2012 at 11:59 AM. |
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12-14-2012, 11:59 AM | #8 |
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True story, but add in 14 and a few others. But I replaced an entire motor using basic hand tools and the 10, 12, 14 combo. Only needed a "special" socket for head bolts.
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12-14-2012, 12:01 PM | #9 |
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Thanks, guys. I'll go pick up a metric set.
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12-14-2012, 12:32 PM | #11 |
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To take the car apart? Only one size needed:
Putting it back together, now that's a different story. |
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