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Helped my son rotate tires on his 2013 Silverado the other day. My impact socket wasn't deep enough to fit right. Got to looking at my 20" GMC wheels also. Need a socket with enough depth where the nut fits in so I don't damage the chrome cover on lug nuts. Looks like some deep sockets don't have enough depth where it fits onto lug nut. Any particular brand that works the best. What do you guys with the 20" chrome wheels use?

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Helped my son rotate tires on his 2013 Silverado the other day. My impact socket wasn't deep enough to fit right. Got to looking at my 20" GMC wheels also. Need a socket with enough depth where the nut fits in so I don't damage the chrome cover on lug nuts. Looks like some deep sockets don't have enough depth where it fits onto lug nut. Any particular brand that works the best. What do you guys with the 20" chrome wheels use?

I have the All Terrain wheels. I've used both a Snap-On 7/8 deep impact socket and a Tekton 22 mm deep impact socket

xkvator Enthusiast

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I bought an S&K Metric Deep Impact socket set many years ago, and most of the sockets weren't broached all the way...I now have sets from Proto, Craftsman, Harbor Freight, & Sunex, which are.

 

Silverado lug nuts are 22mm, which is around 9 thousanths less than 7/8...

 

best way to not damage the lug nut is...don't use an impact gun...

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Thanks guys. Yeah, I may stay away from my impact on the GMC. May just let the dealer keep doing. Going to have to get the relearn tool also if I want to do it myself. Looked at the wife's Cherokee. You don't have to do anything to the TPMS on it when you rotate tires. Years ago I would have never took it to a dealer for something that simple.

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Very useful thread because I just bought new OEM18" takeoffs complete with OEM TPMS to swap my 20" OEM chromes. Thank you all for the advice. We have the deep sockets but the TPMS need to be flashed. Any tips on buying the relearn tool, let the dealer do it? I'll inquire on the cost at the dealer and decide what I want to do. I see some of the prices vary and I'll need to use the tool a few times again.

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Very useful thread because I just bought new OEM18" takeoffs complete with OEM TPMS to swap my 20" OEM chromes. Thank you all for the advice. We have the deep sockets but the TPMS need to be flashed. Any tips on buying the relearn too, let the dealer do it? I'll inquire on the cost at the dealer and decide what I want to do. I see some of the prices vary and I'll need to use the tool a few times again.

Get this one. I have it. Easy as pie and comes in handy if you rotate wheels regularly.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-G-M-Tire-Pressure-Tool-Reset-Car-EL-50448-Auto-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-TPMS/32714103936.html?source=%7Bifdyn:dyn%7D%7Bifpla:pla%7D%7Bifdbm:DBM&albch=DID%7D&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&isdl=y&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&albcp=653478879&albag=34653160498&slnk=&trgt=68684682745&plac=&crea=en32714103936&netw=g&device=t&mtctp=&gclid=CP3ZzLqn1tICFYNXfgod3NsN_Q

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DRS 95 Silverado

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That's the one I'm looking at. I may go with this seller because its shipped from US and I can use my paypal. They are all made in china.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EL-50448-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Auto-Activation-Tool-OEC-T5-System/162415702960?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D7bea01f5e6d2442bb038fccd6c1cdd08%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D390831541471

foghorn23 Senior Enthusiast

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+1 on the TPMS tool. I have this one too, and use it on both my truck and the son's Cruze. If you drive GM its worth its weight in gold.

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Krusty Enthusiast

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Helped my son rotate tires on his 2013 Silverado the other day. My impact socket wasn't deep enough to fit right. Got to looking at my 20" GMC wheels also. Need a socket with enough depth where the nut fits in so I don't damage the chrome cover on lug nuts. Looks like some deep sockets don't have enough depth where it fits onto lug nut. Any particular brand that works the best. What do you guys with the 20" chrome wheels use?

 

 

Went to check the torque on my wheels the other day - figuring when you buy new wheels they want you to check them after 50 miles - why not on a new truck. I do see where dual rear wheel torque should be checked every so often.

 

Anyway it was good to do - because I had no clue that the center caps only go on one way. The OEM lug nut tool did work OK for cap center cap removal. Is the anything better for center cap removal?

 

Crimany - Lug Nut Torque Spec is 140 ft lbs same a my 2500HD was!

 

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Ozer Enthusiast

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Sort of related to this.. my truck has the GM lug nut locks, i recently purchased it and im not seeing the key for the lock anywhere. Is there a certain spot people place/hide them in?

Likarok Senior Enthusiast

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You should just buy a cheap 1/2 drive ratchet, extention and deep socket to keep in the truck for emergencies. Those factory tire irons are lame at the best of times. Especially when you have lug nuts with the tin caps on them.

tnchevy Senior Enthusiast

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Watch out for dealers who rotate your tires, they done rubbed the chrome off of my lug nuts using socket that was not deep enough.

SirenRed16 Senior Enthusiast

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Sort of related to this.. my truck has the GM lug nut locks, i recently purchased it and im not seeing the key for the lock anywhere. Is there a certain spot people place/hide them in?

Sometimes the key comes in the your packet with all your owners manual and such or it could come like mine and come in a plastic packaging if you where to buy the set yourself. Location wise I'd check upper and lower glove boxes and or center console.

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