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191185 · 10-31-2015, 05:14 PM

2010 Camaro 2LT RS with 19" factory wheels

Changing from factory wheels to snow wheels/tires

22mm socket doesn't fit.

23mm socket gets stuck on and won't come off. Ruined 2 sockets / lug nuts

24mm socket way too big

Also tried every combo of SAE 13/16 7/8 15/16 etc etc

Someone for the love of god please help me! Please tell me all I need is a magic 22.5mm socket, or what in the world could it be ?

I have been changing wheels tires for the past 14 years, from rusted studs, stripped bolts, everything, I have never had trouble like this before ?!

The Patriot · 10-31-2015, 05:17 PM

Hmmmmm...I got nothing since you tried SAE. Maybe try a 12 point socket? 22.5mm makes no sense if a 23mm gets stuck.

xstuntman · 10-31-2015, 06:14 PM

Obviously a sign from God not to drive it in the salt.

backbaconrules · 10-31-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

Obviously a sign from God not to drive it in the salt.

You're missing out on a lot of fun.

spadz93 · 10-31-2015, 08:49 PM

Isn't it 7/8?? Sounds like you're having a hard time lol. Apologies for the laugh, best of luck on getting your winter setup on

oneheadlite · 10-31-2015, 08:57 PM

I ran into this problem on an '88 Trans Am. But it was only on a Security lock lug nut.
Their solution was to weld a nut to the locking lug nut and then remove.
If the twelve point mentioned above doesn't work, this might be an alternative.

MikosV6 · 10-31-2015, 08:58 PM

Would the stock lug nut wrench in the trunk work...???

fradaj · 10-31-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MikosV6

Would the stock lug nut wrench in the trunk work...???

GMTool · 10-31-2015, 10:44 PM

You have 19" rims? My 20" stock rims take a 22mm. I use a craftsman 22mm 12-point, fits perfect. 19" rims may be a different lug nut, I don't know.

Hetfield03 · 10-31-2015, 10:50 PM

And they're not like, Gorilla lugs?

KR4545 · 10-31-2015, 11:52 PM

Go borrow one of these from your neighbor.

drew peacock · 11-01-2015, 12:53 AM

never had a problem with mine...i use imperial socket i Think

Moto-Mojo · 11-01-2015, 11:38 AM

I've always wonder how they put them on without boogering them up. I've wondered in they have a rubber, or some other soft material, in the hex socket bore at the factory??? That's an odd size?

191185 · 11-01-2015, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the replys guys. ..

so 7/8 worked for 4 out of 5 lug nuts on every single wheel. but each wheel had a one that would not fit.

a 15/16 DID work to take it off, on all the rims except for one.

but then the 15/16 socket is stuck on the nut, and I don't have a vice or anything to get it off. so I bought 4 more 15/16th sockets for $5 a piece. fun huh ?

so I have three rims changed. one rim, with one nut, that will not work with 7/8th, 15/16th, 22mm, or 24mm

and I went to Harbor freight, and Home depot. and neither of them sell a 23mm socket ?

don't believe me ? its crazy, the "socket set" goes from 22 to 24..

here's some pics to show the fun today

Now to be fair, I did buy this car used a year ago. so for all I know, these are not the stock lug nuts, pretty unlikely, but possible.

I bought it 4 years old with only 28,000 miles, so I would think it was stored during winter with the low mileage, and the wheels have never been off before, but who knows.

10-31-2015, 05:14 PM	#1
191185 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS 6A Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	Most unbelievable thing ever 2010 Camaro 2LT RS with 19" factory wheels Changing from factory wheels to snow wheels/tires 22mm socket doesn't fit. 23mm socket gets stuck on and won't come off. Ruined 2 sockets / lug nuts 24mm socket way too big Also tried every combo of SAE 13/16 7/8 15/16 etc etc Someone for the love of god please help me! Please tell me all I need is a magic 22.5mm socket, or what in the world could it be ? I have been changing wheels tires for the past 14 years, from rusted studs, stripped bolts, everything, I have never had trouble like this before ?!

10-31-2015, 05:17 PM	#2
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	Hmmmmm...I got nothing since you tried SAE. Maybe try a 12 point socket? 22.5mm makes no sense if a 23mm gets stuck. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

10-31-2015, 06:14 PM	#3
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Obviously a sign from God not to drive it in the salt. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

10-31-2015, 08:49 PM	#5
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Isn't it 7/8?? Sounds like you're having a hard time lol. Apologies for the laugh, best of luck on getting your winter setup on __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

10-31-2015, 08:57 PM	#6
oneheadlite Drives: 2015 SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NC Posts: 72	I ran into this problem on an '88 Trans Am. But it was only on a Security lock lug nut. Their solution was to weld a nut to the locking lug nut and then remove. If the twelve point mentioned above doesn't work, this might be an alternative. __________________ HA!! This car will take me from 0 to dead in 2 secs!

10-31-2015, 08:58 PM	#7
MikosV6 Account Suspended Drives: '15 Camaro 1LS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: So.Cal Posts: 283	Would the stock lug nut wrench in the trunk work...???

10-31-2015, 10:44 PM	#9
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	You have 19" rims? My 20" stock rims take a 22mm. I use a craftsman 22mm 12-point, fits perfect. 19" rims may be a different lug nut, I don't know. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-31-2015, 10:50 PM	#10
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	And they're not like, Gorilla lugs? __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

10-31-2015, 11:52 PM	#11
KR4545 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC area Posts: 304	Go borrow one of these from your neighbor. __________________

11-01-2015, 12:53 AM	#12
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	never had a problem with mine...i use imperial socket i Think

11-01-2015, 11:38 AM	#13
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	I've always wonder how they put them on without boogering them up. I've wondered in they have a rubber, or some other soft material, in the hex socket bore at the factory??? That's an odd size? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

11-01-2015, 11:54 AM	#14
191185 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS 6A Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	Thanks for the replys guys. .. so 7/8 worked for 4 out of 5 lug nuts on every single wheel. but each wheel had a one that would not fit. a 15/16 DID work to take it off, on all the rims except for one. but then the 15/16 socket is stuck on the nut, and I don't have a vice or anything to get it off. so I bought 4 more 15/16th sockets for $5 a piece. fun huh ? so I have three rims changed. one rim, with one nut, that will not work with 7/8th, 15/16th, 22mm, or 24mm and I went to Harbor freight, and Home depot. and neither of them sell a 23mm socket ? don't believe me ? its crazy, the "socket set" goes from 22 to 24.. here's some pics to show the fun today Now to be fair, I did buy this car used a year ago. so for all I know, these are not the stock lug nuts, pretty unlikely, but possible. I bought it 4 years old with only 28,000 miles, so I would think it was stored during winter with the low mileage, and the wheels have never been off before, but who knows.