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Howard

Back on tyre changing -

Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent wheel nut wrench (or brace)?

I'm unsure whether to sink £50 on a heavy duty long ratchet driver or just get something specific like this telescoping product from Lazer.

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Scrabble in reply to @Howard

I may be too late - but something between the two would be best.

I've got a nice long 1/2 breaker bar that has never failed to get a wheel nut off. As suggested - ratchet is pointless - but those telescopy ones can flex if it's on tight. You want something long and stiff (oooooeeeerrrr).

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/streetwize-strong-arm-breaker-bar-553998790

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Howard in reply to @Scrabble

This is kind of why I wanted the long ratchet initially. I don't think ratcheting is pointless as in my experience having some control over the angle of the tool beyond what the orientation of the bolt allows is valuable.

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