The dependable fix for damaged HGV wheel nuts
Thursday 22 January 2026
Laser Tools expands its commercial vehicle range with two new heavy-duty impact twist sockets designed specifically for removing damaged HGV wheel nuts:
32mm Damaged Wheel Nut Socket 3/4" Drive (part number 9256) and
33mm Damaged Wheel Nut Socket 3/4" Drive (part number 9233).
Engineered for truck and trailer service environments, each socket features a specialised internal twist profile that bites into rounded, corroded or distorted wheel nuts, delivering a positive grip where standard impact sockets fail. Both models also incorporate a twin-drive design: in addition to the 3/4" square drive, a 36mm external hex allows use with any 36mm impact socket or spanner — ideal for confined spaces or when additional leverage is required.
Manufactured from heat-treated chromium molybdenum steel and finished with a corrosion-resistant black phosphate coating, these sockets are built to handle the high loads demanded in commercial wheel service.
- Purpose-designed for commercial vehicles: ideal for removing damaged, rounded or seized HGV wheel nuts on trucks and trailers.
- Twin-drive design: 3/4" drive plus a 36mm external hex for drive flexibility with impact sockets, bars or spanners.
- Heavy-duty impact-grade construction: heat-treated chrome molybdenum steel with a durable black phosphate finish.
- Workshop tip: wire-brush the wheel stud and apply a release agent before removal to assist penetration and ease extraction.
Robust, practical and built for demanding HGV workshops, Laser Tools’ new twist-drive sockets offer a dependable solution for stubborn commercial wheel fixings. Available now for purchase from your Laser Tools stockist and online retailers.