Color Coded Cross-Bar Lug Wrench
Mark SimpsonDescription
But as useful as the cross-bar lug wrench tool can be there is a downside too. When you’re on the side of the road changing that flat tire with your backside hanging into traffic and you want to get done quickly, you don’t always check each end for the perfect fit and in your haste it becomes too easy to use the wrong sized end and round off the corners of your lug nuts. Mark Simpson shares a quick tip to help prevent this from happening to you. He adds, this can be a real lifesaver in low light situations, making your tire changes quicker and safer.
He paints the end of the cross-bar lug wrench that matches the lug size of his car a contrasting color. This allows him to quickly know which size is correct and avoid potential damage when making rapid decisions while changing a tire. Simpson adds, “You can also color code the other ends to items like locking lug nuts or trailers.” A little planning will shorten your time on the side of the road and keep you backside firmly planted behind the wheel.
I also wrap a piece of reflective tape on to see it better in the dark.