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I think a 6 point is better for the high torque on the lug nuts. Sears doesn't have a 6 point deep socket so I bought the standard 6 point socket and it works just fine... no need for the deep socket.yes, they are. I got a 12 point deep socket 1/2" drive craftsman for this very purpose. $12 or so.
I know because I owned a 12 point deep socket 3/8" drive and destroyed a harbor fright 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with it... (I was in a hurry).
I also know because I had to buy a 22mm deep socket for my Tahoe wheels, and it didn't fit the Tesla as tight.
I didn't choose 12 point, but that's all they had in deep sockets for some reason. But it worked fine.
agreed. the 6 point would most likely be able to provide more torque. the lugs were not very tight when i removed them.
If they sold a 6 point, I would have bought that.
of course if we could just standardize on 6vs 12, that would be super as well!
I just measured the lug nut height (17mm) and the Sears 21mm 6 point standard socket depth (18mm) to confirm that you don't need a deep socket. The standard socket depth will work fine.
A deep well socket helps clear the rim, tire, and fender. Its not needed on the lug nut itself.
Not unless the extension is so long that you're able to shift the extension off of perpendicular and thus marginally increase the length of the lever arm. Given we're talking about lug nuts and a short extension that wouldn't add much effective length if used off of square, the differences would likely be less than the tolerance of the torque wrench. I do agree, however, that it's not critical! :smile:@mspohr
Although I'm sure it's not critical, but FYI extensions give you inaccurate torque wrench readings.
Not unless the extension is so long that you're able to shift the extension off of perpendicular and thus marginally increase the length of the lever arm. Given we're talking about lug nuts and a short extension that wouldn't add much effective length if used off of square, the differences would likely be less than the tolerance of the torque wrench. I do agree, however, that it's not critical! :smile:
I think the inaccuracy comes from twisting the extension rather than changing the pivot angle.
I know in the case of torquing high performance cylinder heads, or any precision torqued hardware, grease and no-extension are the rule.