As long as the lug nuts holding your car’s tires in place aren’t overtightened, you can usually loosen them by hand with a basic lug wrench. However, you might struggle to get them to budge by hand if an auto technician overtightened them or if winter weather has taken its toll. In that case, it’s better to put the lug wrench down and pick up an impact wrench instead.
Walmart is currently selling the Ezby Cordless Impact Wrench Kit, normally $130, for $70 as part of a flash deal. It’s a fantastic tool to have on hand if you ever need to bust through overtightened, rusty, and/or cross-threaded lug nuts. You can also use it to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts in braking systems, suspensions, and even engines.
Pros
- Brushless motor delivers up to 664 foot-pounds of torque
- Auto-brake technology prevents bolts from going missing
- Included accessories offer excellent value
Cons
- Heavy design impacts ergonomics and comfort
- Less durable construction compared to major brands’ impact wrenches
- Replacement batteries not always easily accessible
Equipped with a highly efficient brushless motor, this impact wrench can deliver up to 664 foot-pounds of torque, making unyielding lug nuts no match for its power. It also features an intelligent control panel with three speed settings — 800, 1600, and 2400 RPM — and a variable-speed trigger, giving you better control over its output.
This impact wrench’s auto-brake technology also comes in handy, stopping the tool from rotating as soon as it senses lug nuts and other fasteners loosening. Thanks to this innovative feature, you won’t have to worry about bolts going missing because you loosened them too quickly.
In addition to an impact wrench, this set includes a pair of rechargeable 21V batteries, a charger, five deep sockets, eight drill bits, and 10 screwdriver bits. It all comes in a convenient carrying case you can stash in your car or garage, so you know exactly where everything is when you need it most.
“It works well when removing lug nuts,” one reviewer said.
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The Ezby Cordless Impact Wrench Kit is 46% off at Walmart. Buy one today and give your lug wrench a break.
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Chris Yuscavage
Commerce Writer, Autoblog