Wheel nuts over-tightened during tyre changes can strip threads, crack alloy wheels, or leave fasteners impossibly tight for roadside removal. The PCL APA14 is a 3-piece torque limiting 1/2 in. drive alloy wheel socket set from the PCL Impact Socket Sets range, designed to prevent wheel nuts and fasteners being tightened beyond a torque of 100 Nm.
The set uses a unique clutch design incorporating a teethed spring-load mechanism, which limits the torque applied to the fastener and eliminates the risk of over-tightening during tyre changes. Each socket also features a protective plastic sleeve that guards expensive alloy wheel surfaces against scratches and cosmetic damage during use.
The kit contains three 1/2 in. drive sockets covering the most common alloy wheel nut sizes: 17 mm, 19 mm, and 21 mm. PCL note that wheel nuts must still be final-tightened to the manufacturer's recommended specification using a calibrated torque wrench after using this set. The APA14 sits within the PCL Impact Socket Sets range alongside the APA10 (18-piece standard depth), APA11 (10-piece deep), and APA12 (3-piece alloy wheel deep) variants — each addressing different depth and quantity requirements.
Manufactured as part of the PCL range, produced in Sheffield, UK, since 1938 and now part of HORNGROUP. EAN: 5014875134956.
Product Features :
- Torque limiting mechanism prevents tightening beyond 100 Nm
- Unique clutch design with teethed spring-load mechanism
- Three sockets included: 17 mm, 19 mm, and 21 mm
- 1/2 in. drive fitment
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