Socket for alloy wheels JCB 17 mm 1/2" with locking sleeve (JCB-4458517C)

Deep socket for alloy wheels by JCB, size 17 mm with a 1/2" drive and a protective locking sleeve. Designed to engage wheel nuts on alloy rims while minimising the risk of scratching or marring the wheel finish, this socket offers secure contact and reliable torque transfer. The tool is compatible with standard 1/2" ratchets and torque wrenches, and its deep profile accommodates longer studs and recessed nuts commonly found on modern alloy wheels.

Advantages

The protective locking sleeve helps prevent accidental damage to wheel surfaces and holds the nut in place during installation or removal. Manufactured to fit 17 mm wheel nuts precisely, the socket ensures accurate seating on fasteners for consistent torque application. Its robust construction provides durability for repeated use in garage and tyre-service environments, and compatibility with common 1/2" drives makes it easy to integrate into existing tool sets.

Suitable for

• Removal and installation of 17 mm wheel nuts on alloy rims
• Tyre service and wheel changes in garages and workshops
• Vehicle maintenance where protected contact with alloy finishes is required
• Use with standard 1/2" ratchets and torque tools

Key specifications

• Socket size: 17 mm
• Drive: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
• Design: deep socket profile for recessed nuts and long studs
• Feature: protective locking sleeve to reduce wheel surface contact and hold fasteners
• Compatibility: fits standard 1/2" ratchets and torque wrenches
• Intended use: alloy wheel nuts

How to use

Select the 17 mm socket and attach it securely to a compatible 1/2" ratchet or torque wrench. Slide the protective locking sleeve over the nut and position the socket onto the wheel nut until it seats firmly. For removal, break initial torque while keeping the sleeve aligned to avoid contact with the rim surface, then continue unscrewing. For installation, use a torque wrench to tighten to the vehicle manufacturer’s specified torque value, ensuring the nut is seated correctly before final tightening.

Usage recommendations

Inspect the protective sleeve regularly for wear and replace it if damaged. Use a calibrated torque wrench when tightening wheel nuts to the manufacturer's specification and avoid using impact tools for final torqueing to protect both the fastener and the alloy finish.