Abstract: A lug wrench for removing automobile wheel lug nuts from wheel lugs includes a socket or means for holding a socket which fits such nuts, turning means, fastened to or integral with said socket or socket holding means and connectable lever means, the turning means including a cylindrical rod portion extending in a direction opposite to that of the wheel lug and offset from it and acting as a fulcrum, and a bearing portion, against which the lever can bear to turn the socket, and the lever having a collar at an end thereof and a handle portion at an opposite end, the collar being adapted to fit about the fulcrum rod of the turning means and the lever being adapted to bear against the bearing portion of the turning means to turn the socket with balanced forces thereon when a force is applied to the handle of the lever.