Description
Overview:
The 17mm Long Reach Wheel Nut Indicator and Dust Cap is a practical, push-fit accessory designed to help keep wheels safe and in good condition. Made from high‐temperature resistant, colourfast polymer, it combines a visual pointer to show any nut movement with a protective cap that helps keep dirt, water and road salt away from the nut. The long-reach shroud is ideal for wheels with trims or deep recesses where access holes align with the nuts. Suited to vehicles using 17 mm hex wheel nuts, it supports quick daily inspections on cars, light commercial vans, minibuses, and trailers. Durable and easy to handle, it stands up to heat from braking and regular washing. Sold individually to replace one at a time or build a complete set.
Key Features:
- Long-reach design to bridge deep wheel trims and access holes
- Push-fit over 17 mm hex wheel nuts for a secure hold
- High-temperature resistant, colourfast polymer in a high-visibility colour for quick checks
- Dual-purpose: indicator pointer plus dust cap to reduce ingress of dirt, water, and road salt
- Helps highlight loosening at a glance when pointers are aligned in a known pattern
- Supports corrosion prevention and extends wheel stud and nut service life
- Quick to fit and remove by hand; no tools or special skills required
- Cost-effective aid for routine walkaround safety inspections
- Suitable for steel or alloy wheels where the 17 mm nut is accessible
Typical Applications:
Daily safety checks on fleet vans, private cars, minibuses, recovery and utility trailers, and site vehicles with wheel trims. Useful after wheel refits or torque checks to provide a visual reference, and for ongoing maintenance to help keep wheel fixings cleaner for longer.
Also known as:
Wheel nut movement indicator, torque indicator cap, visual wheel nut pointer, wheel check cap, 17 mm indicator cover, lug lock cap.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 310 217 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | 17mm |
| Key Features | - Push-fit over 17 mm hex wheel nuts - Long-reach design for deep wheel trims - High-temperature resistant, colourfast polymer - Dual-purpose: indicator pointer and dust cap - Suitable for steel or alloy wheels |
| Color | Yellow |
