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Ken-Tool Debuts Three New Tire Service Impact Socket Sets

Akron, Ohio – (October 25, 2012) – Ken-Tool, a world leader in tire service tools, has developed three new Impact Socket Sets and is introducing them at SEMA 2012. Made from chrome-moly steel for maximum durability, the new socket sets solve three perennial tire service problems:

 

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Removing wheel locks or damaged lug nuts. The new Ken-Tool 4-Piece Lug Nut Remover Impact Socket Set has patented, internal tapered reverse threads that lock onto damaged nuts and easily tap the power of an impact wrench to pull them off. Packaged in a convenient compact storage case, the set includes four sockets: 3/4”, 13/16’, 1” and 1-1/8” — all with a ½” drive. The set comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Removing damaged wheel studs and inner Budd nuts.  The new Ken-Tool 4-Piece H.D. Wheel Stud Remover Set features patented, internal tapered reverse threads that lock onto damaged studs or nuts, so technicians can easily remove them with an impact wrench. The 5/8” and 3/4” Wheel Stud Removers are 3/4” hex drive. The left-hand and right-hand Budd Nut Removers are 1-1/8” hex drive. The set comes conveniently packaged in a compact storage case — and with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Working on wheels with minimum socket clearances. Ken-Tool’s new 7-Piece Thin-Wall Impact Socket Set are designed for tire care on delicate car and light truck wheels with minimal lug nut clearance. The set comes with seven 6-point sockets, color coded by size, and sheathed in a plastic sleeve which further protects wheel surfaces from damage. There are four standard socket sizes and three metric sizes, all with a 2-Year Limited Lifetime Warranty. The compact case provides convenient storage.

Ken-Tool products are available through leading tire industry supply distributors worldwide. 

See the new Ken-Tool tire care products at The SEMA Show Booth #40088 in the Global Tire Expo.

About Ken-Tool
Ken-Tool is the world’s leading manufacturer of professional tire service hand tools. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Ken-Tool has been providing the tire industry and automotive aftermarket with quality products for nearly 90 years. 

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