Re: Alloy wheel security bolts - key mislaid - 03 W203

Almost all impact sockets are 6 point.  They suck at this. Also, impact
socket are softer metal than a standard chrome socket so they don't
shatter
when you put them on a impact gun!

A 12 point chrome socket has 12 sharp hard teeth to dig into the lock.


"me" <someone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Karl" <aufever@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >I have been known to BANG a cheap 12 point socket on it and unscrew the
> >lock
> > off!  Get one that just about fits over the edge of it and a Big Ass
> > hammer.
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> >
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> I wonder if an impact socket is a better choice than a standard one?
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>