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KEEP IT CLEAN
Keep the internal splines free from dirt, grit and other contamination.
Store the Velveteer in the supplied protective pouch when not in use.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THE 3-STEP SAFETY GUIDE
Three simple rules for safe and reliable use of your Velveteer.
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FULLY ENGAGE
Push the Velveteer fully onto the centerlock nut until it is completely seated and you hear the retention click.
03
START FROM A KNOWN BASELINE
Use the Velveteer only on centerlock wheels that you know were previously installed correctly — tightened to 600 Nm and lubricated with Porsche-approved silver paste.
Not sure?
Before using the Velveteer for the first time, verify the wheel installation and tightening
with the original Porsche centerlock socket.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ⌄
Drive interface
Porsche centerlock internal spline
Spline machining
Wire EDM
Drive head material
1.2343 high-grade tool steel
Drive head heat treatment
Vacuum hardened and tempered to 50 HRC
Main body material
7075-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum
Retention
Optimized O-ring dimensions and hardness
Protection
Front & Rear PA12-HP Nylon protective rings
Origin
Designed, developed and fully manufactured in the EU
IP
U.S. patent pending
IMPORTANT:
Always make sure to use Velveteer on wheels previously torqued to the specified torque (600 Nm / 445 ft-lbs).