special wheel nut socket

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Any thin wall socket of the proper size will work on the non locking lug nuts with any type of torque wrench, breaker bar, ratchet etc.
If instead you use the factory combination jack wrench / lug wrench which is located behind the drivers seat, then you would need the sockets you described.
What number is your Ruby? Mine is 181.
Congratulations!!!

Marty

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

Any thin wall socket of the proper size will work on the non locking lug nuts with any type of torque wrench, breaker bar, ratchet etc.
If instead you use the factory combination jack wrench / lug wrench which is located behind the drivers seat, then you would need the sockets you described.
What number is your Ruby? Mine is 181.
Congratulations!!!

Marty

p.s.
I do not recommend using the lock lugs. I have seen far too many examples of owners being unable to find the lock socket when needed. While there is a generic removal tool, wheel damage often is the result.
In 2024 few crooks would covet these type of wheels, unless they are unusually brilliant, knowing their rarity and worth. However, they also likely carry the generic removal socket in their theft wares.

Also, join the Registry as a member to get the full benefit of what it
has to offer!

Again, congratulations and welcome.
We are here to help.

[mackguy]

Originally Posted by rush91

Should look like a black socket, I will see if I can add a picture after work......Mine was in the console when I bought my Z

Thanks!

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

Any thin wall socket of the proper size will work on the non locking lug nuts with any type of torque wrench, breaker bar, ratchet etc.
If instead you use the factory combination jack wrench / lug wrench which is located behind the drivers seat, then you would need the sockets you described.
What number is your Ruby? Mine is 181.
Congratulations!!!

Marty

#315
Thanks for the info. Do you know of any source for the factory socket if it's not in the car for some reason?

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

p.s.
I do not recommend using the lock lugs. I have seen far too many examples of owners being unable to find the lock socket when needed. While there is a generic removal tool, wheel damage often is the result.
In 2024 few crooks would covet these type of wheels, unless they are unusually brilliant, knowing their rarity and worth. However, they also likely carry the generic removal socket in their theft wares.

Also, join the Registry as a member to get the full benefit of what it
has to offer!

Again, congratulations and welcome.
We are here to help.

Yep, I will be joining the registry once I actually have the car (so hopefully tomorrow night)
I would certainly prefer to ditch the locking nuts if a previous owner already hasn't, is there a good source for standard nuts, and will the cap from a locking nut fit a standard nut?

I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions soon, but this was just something I'd never seen before, and new tires are very high on my priority list, as the ones on it now are 10 years old, so want to make sure the wheels can come off!

Thanks all!!