Product details
Unibos 14in 4-way cross wheel brace – 17/19/21/23mm
This Unibos AU162 14in cross wheel brace is a proper no-nonsense bit of kit for when a tyre decides to play up. Not flashy, but it does the job — chrome-plated for a smart finish and made from tempered carbon steel so it’ll shrug off the knocks and scrapes of garage life or the odd roadside change. Ideal for swapping to a spare in the drive or dealing with a puncture out on the motorways.
why this brace is useful
The cross shape gives you leverage that a straight bar simply can’t match, so stubborn wheel nuts come off with less swearing. Each arm has a common socket size moulded in — 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm and 23 mm — so there’s no faffing about with adapters. That covers most cars and light vans, and it’s compact enough to sit in the boot without eating into your space. The chrome finish helps keep corrosion at bay, which is a godsend in winter.
- Better leverage for stuck nuts — less elbow grease required.
- Multiple socket sizes built in for different vehicles or wheel types.
- Durable build — tempered carbon steel with a chrome-plated finish.
how to use it – quick guide
Pretty straightforward: park somewhere safe, apply the handbrake, and use the brace to break the torque on the nuts while the wheel’s still on the ground. Jack the car up, then remove the nuts and wheel. The cross design allows two-handed leverage and the correct fit’s ready on the end of each arm, so no rummaging for extras. One thing to remember — this is a wheel brace, not a torque wrench, so finish off to the manufacturer’s torque spec with a proper torque wrench.
technical details and fit
Key practical bits: the tool is a 14in (approx. 356 mm) cross wheel spanner, model AU162, chrome-plated with four hex sockets. It’s intended for typical car and light commercial vehicle wheel nuts — 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm and 23 mm — and the tempered carbon steel construction helps resist bending and wear.
- Brand: Unibos, model AU162.
- Length: 14in (approx. 356 mm).
- Sockets: 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, 23 mm.
- Material: tempered carbon steel with chrome-plated finish.
a few things to bear in mind
It’s handy and reliable, but it won’t measure torque — so always use a torque wrench to tighten to the vehicle maker’s settings. Very corroded nuts may still need penetrating spray or a bit more patience. Aside from that, it’s a simple, sturdy tool that saves time and hassle when a tyre needs attention.
In short, if you want a straightforward, durable wheel brace to keep in the boot or the workshop, the Unibos 14in 4-way spanner is a sensible, no-nonsense choice — compact, tough and ready when you need it.