Lug nuts

[hoosierguy]

Originally Posted by Garyl53

I am having difficulty identifying the correct socket to remove the lug nuts on my '17 36RL with 16" wheels. The lug nuts appear to be capped, since the casing moves around a little bit if you tap on them. Does anyone know the socket size and also if the caps are permanent or removable? This thread indicated 9/16 but I thought I tried that socket with no luck.
Thanks much!
Gary

I just removed the wheels on my 2012, 36RL. The wheels are for the
Goodyear Unisteel G614 RST Radial Tire, tire size 235/85R16 126R. A 7/8" deep well socket is an exact fit for the lug nut.

[mhs4771]

Gary, sorry for being a little late. Just checked my socket (used it just a couple of weeks ago as I had a leaking RIM, yes that's right, pin hole in the rim). Anyway the socket to fit my Lug Nuts is a 7/8" socket, same size as my TV.
Yes, don't use a 12 point socket, I have some damaged Lug Nuts from our 1st RW.

[NW Snowbirds]

Confirming 7/8" deep well socket.

[shrode]

Originally Posted by mhs4771

Gary, sorry for being a little late. Just checked my socket (used it just a couple of weeks ago as I had a leaking RIM, yes that's right, pin hole in the rim). Anyway the socket to fit my Lug Nuts is a 7/8" socket, same size as my TV.
Yes, don't use a 12 point socket, I have some damaged Lug Nuts from our 1st RW.

I always felt like the fit of a 7/8" was a bit sloppy, and prefer to use a 22mm. It's only 9 mils smaller, and is a better fit.

[Rosey]

Originally Posted by mhs4771

Gary, sorry for being a little late. Just checked my socket (used it just a couple of weeks ago as I had a leaking RIM, yes that's right, pin hole in the rim). Anyway the socket to fit my Lug Nuts is a 7/8" socket, same size as my TV.
Yes, don't use a 12 point socket, I have some damaged Lug Nuts from our 1st RW.

Michelle...... I have a slow leak on one of my 39MB tires too. Haven’t had it checked out yet but I’ve always suspected a pin hole in the rim. How did you diagnose it & did you buy a new rim & if so from where for perfect match?

[mhs4771]

The only way to find it is to put it in a dunk tank and look for the bubbles. If it's in the rim, go to Lions Head Tire and Wheel (https://Lionsheadtireandwheel.com) as they are the supplier to RW. There is a form to fill out and some pictures of the leak and manufacturing info stamped in the rim.
Once they review the info and pics, if approved they will send you a new Rim and shortly there after a check for $30.00 to cover the repair cost of moving the tire from the bad rim to the new. Plus they don't want the old rim back, so if you know someone who can repair Aluminum you might get if fixed.
I've had 2 OEM Rims with Pin holes. The first showed up right after taking delivery, this latest is 3 1/2 years later and 35K miles. Go figure.
Best of luck.

[Rosey]

Thank you for the info. ! I’ve had this issue from day one too but have just aired it up from time to time.

[mhs4771]

I think that Lions Head got a batch of bad Chinese Rims, because once submitting the pics and there warranty form there was no question, just a notice the a rim had shipped.