A different way to torque your centerlocks.
Conventional sockets transfer torque through the visible outer profile of the centerlock. Velveteer doesn't.
It engages the internal spline instead — the same interface Porsche uses during vehicle assembly.
No torque through visible surfaces.
Optimized Retention
Anyone who has used the OEM centerlock socket will probably have noticed that it can come off rather easily. Apart from being inconvenient, even a small such movement can allow the safety pin to re-engage the internal splines, creating an unnecessary risk of damage of the centerlock nut.
Velveteer uses an O-ring with dimensions and hardness optimized for this application, providing noticeably firmer retention than the original Porsche O-ring and helping Velveteer to stay securely in place when it should.
High-Grade Materials
The splined drive head is made from high-grade, vacuum hardened 1.2343 tool steel to provide the strength and durability required for repeated use at Porsche centerlock torque levels.
The main body is machined from aerospace-grade 7075 aluminum, keeping the overall weight low while maintaining strength and good handling.
Precision at its core
The spline profile is produced by wire EDM for maximum accuracy and consistency. Precise geometry maximizes the contact area across the centerlock's internal splines, helping distribute the load as evenly as possible.
The tightening and loosening torque gets transferred directly through the internal splines, keeping the visible outer profile of the centerlock free of any signs of wear.
Velvet touch by design
Two protective nylon rings are integrated into the socket body to provide soft contact surfaces where they matter most.
The front ring prevents hard metal-to-metal contact between the aluminum body and the centerlock, while the rear ring helps protect the wheel from accidental contact during use.