Product details
Dunlop wheel brace – cross wrench 17-19-21-23 mm (steel)
This Dunlop wheel brace is the sort of honest, no-nonsense tool you’ll be glad to have in the boot. The familiar cross shape gives proper leverage, so you’re not faffing about when a wheel nut refuses to budge — handy if the studs are stiff or the morning’s bitingly cold. It’s compact enough to store easily yet solid enough for regular use.
What it is and who it’s for
If changing a tyre is one of those jobs you’d rather avoid being caught out by, this is the basic, reliable tool to keep with your spares. It fits most passenger cars using 17, 19, 21 or 23 mm wheel nuts — just double-check your car’s lug size. It’s aimed at drivers who want a dependable, easy-to-store wrench for occasional roadside jobs or routine garage work.
Features and practical benefits
- Four socket sizes built into one cross design — no need to juggle separate sockets for common lug sizes.
- Made from steel for strength and durability, so it copes with the odd grumpy nut without folding in.
- Overall size around 27 x 27 cm gives good leverage while staying compact enough for the boot or toolkit.
- Lightweight (roughly 1 kg), so it’s easy to handle and won’t hog precious boot space.
- Dead simple to use — slot the correct end over the nut, apply steady pressure and turn. No faff, no fiddly setup.
Worth noting: this is not a calibrated torque tool and won’t replace a torque wrench. Use this brace for loosening and initial tightening, then finish off with a torque wrench to the manufacturer’s recommended setting, particularly after fitting wheels.
Specifications and practical notes
- Brand: Dunlop — part number 41779.
- Sockets: 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, 23 mm.
- Material: steel with a metal finish, silver colour.
- Dimensions: approximately 27 x 27 x 3.5 cm (270 x 270 x 35 mm).
- Item weight: about 1 kg. Batteries: not required.
Common uses include changing a flat at the roadside, swapping to winter tyres, or keeping it in the garage for routine checks. It won’t magically undo seized studs or badly corroded nuts, but for everyday situations it provides the leverage you need — which is a real bonus when you’re in a hurry or battling the cold.
In short, the Dunlop wheel brace is a sensible, straightforward addition to any car’s emergency kit: compact, tough and easy to use. Just remember to finish off with a proper torque wrench for peace of mind when re-fitting wheels.