Lug bolts, sockets and tools

Burl Vibert blur at sympatico.ca
Tue Apr 10 23:32:58 EDT 2001


Get any of the newer type "flank-drive" six-point sockets.  Most
of the better tool manufacturers make them.

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario



TM wrote:

> Listers- while we're talking about lug bolts, can someone please give
> me a recommendation on a brand of socket that will not round the corners
> of my lug bolts? I have Craftsman sockets now and they don't cut it. I
> can get Kobalt and Husky locally with ease; Snap-On with some effort
> and Facom via mail order. Who makes the best 17mm 1/2" drive socket,
> suitable
> for use on lug bolts, cost no object?
> 
> Taka



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