Product details
Zeromall 17mm l-shaped wheel brace for car tyres
This little tool is one to keep tucked in the boot so there’s no faffing about when a tyre lets you down. It’s a straightforward, honest wheel brace with a 17 mm hex socket that suits most passenger cars and light vans. The L-shaped profile strikes a good balance between reach and leverage, and the slotted end doubles up as a handy light pry bar when you need to prise off hubcaps or nudge something free.
quick spec
Made from high-strength 45# steel with a zinc-plated finish, the brace resists rust and general wear so it’ll last. Some listings also mention chrome vanadium, so the emphasis here is on toughness and longevity. It weighs about 350 g and is small enough to live in a tyre repair kit or the side pocket of your boot. Use it with a ratchet handle, a T-bar (sliding tommy) or a standard jack bar to get extra torque when the wheel nuts are being stubborn.
why it’s useful
- No more faffing with fiddly sockets — the fixed 17 mm hex socket fits the common wheel nuts found on many cars and light vans.
- Saves time — the L-shape gives excellent leverage, so loosening and tightening nuts takes less effort and is quicker.
- Versatile — the slotted end works well as a small pry bar for removing hubcaps or levering components gently.
- Compact and portable — neat to store in the boot or with the jack, so you’re ready for roadside jobs or a DIY tyre change.
Wondering about winter roadside jobs? It’ll cope nicely in most situations, though badly corroded wheel nuts might need penetrating oil and an impact wrench or breaker bar to shift them. And of course, make sure your vehicle uses 17 mm wheel nuts before relying on this as your only tool.
typical uses
- Changing a flat tyre at the roadside or at home.
- Garage maintenance when removing wheels for brake or suspension checks.
- Motorcycle or bike work where a 17 mm nut is used.
In short, it’s a no-nonsense lug wrench that does exactly what it should — strong, compact and simple to use. Keep it in the boot and it’ll repay its keep the first time a puncture happens, which is a real bonus when the weather’s foul and you want the job sorted sharpish.