steering wheel center bolt size - 12mm?

[drexplode]

What is the size of the triple square bit to remove the steering wheel center nut? 12mm? Need to buy but want to avoid buying the entire set...

http://wiki.quattroworld.com/index.p...eringWheelSwap

http://www.sears.com/vim-products-12...1&blockType=G1

[guglielmo]

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What is the size of the triple square bit to remove the steering wheel center nut? 12mm? Need to buy but want to avoid buying the entire set...

http://wiki.quattroworld.com/index.p...eringWheelSwap

http://www.sears.com/vim-products-12...1&blockType=G1

[BenSti]

What is the size of the triple square bit to remove the steering wheel center nut? 12mm? Need to buy but want to avoid buying the entire set...

http://wiki.quattroworld.com/index.p...eringWheelSwap

http://www.sears.com/vim-products-12...1&blockType=G1

You can use a T55 Torx, not the proper tool, but it will work, may save you from buying a new tool.

[drexplode]

Thanks guglielmo.

[noob5]

You can use a T55 Torx, not the proper tool, but it will work, may save you from buying a new tool.

X2.
I used a torx in a triple square nut without any issue.

OP, are you swapping in a flat bottom?

[drexplode]

I wish on a flat bottom. I bought another RS4 wheel from a audizine member for a few benjis. My current RS4 wheel feels like a slip n' slide - i dont like the feel of it.

[TypeRx]

You can get a 12mm triple square at any auto parts store for <$10. Use the right tool please. :)

[noob5]

I wish on a flat bottom. I bought another RS4 wheel from a audizine member for a few benjis. My current RS4 wheel feels like a slip n' slide - i dont like the feel of it.

LOL
I was all ready for some flat bottom steering wheel pron!!!

[prfktgntlmn]

My local Autozone had a 4 piece set, sizes 6, 8 , 10, and 12.

[Alister]

You can get a 12mm triple square at any auto parts store for <$10. Use the right tool please. :)

Agreed - I bought a quality name brand 12mm spline socket for sub $15 AUD.

The right tool for the right job can make all the difference. The bolt is done up fairly tight so using anything else risks stripping/damaging the head.

[noob5]

You can use a T55 Torx, not the proper tool, but it will work, may save you from buying a new tool.

X2.
I used a torx in a triple square nut without any issue.

You can get a 12mm triple square at any auto parts store for <$10. Use the right tool please. :)

My local Autozone had a 4 piece set, sizes 6, 8 , 10, and 12.

Agreed - I bought a quality name brand 12mm spline socket for sub $15 AUD.

The right tool for the right job can make all the difference. The bolt is done up fairly tight so using anything else risks stripping/damaging the head.

OP,
I think the point that Ben and I were trying to make was that if you have a T55 (which converts to 11.22 mm), you can use it without issue and without having to make an unnecessary trip to the auto parts store. Believe me, a T55 will work without any issues and will not (at least in my experience as well as others') strip the triple square nut in this particular application of use. If you have one, test fit it, see for yourself and use your own judgement.
Now, that being said, and as others have suggested, a proper 12mm triple square is the obvious choice for the job. If you don't have a T55 bit around the house and need to go to the auto parts store anyway...well...the choice is obvious. Get the proper tool.
Cheers.

[drexplode]

thanks noob. A T55 is no where to be found in the house, so i'll follow the rules like a good lemming and buy the right tool. From what I've read, I better start eating my spinach to break the bolt loose.