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MrMista · 10-28-2013, 11:57 AM

Hello,

I am looking for a torque wrench and socket set to purchase. I have found this set of sockets:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-89-339-12-Point-Professional-15-Piece/dp/B000NJ63Q8/ref=pd_luc_sim_01_02_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Stanley 89-339 1/2-Inch Drive 12-Point Professional Grade Metric Socket Set, 15-Piece - Amazon.com[/ame]

Stanley has another set [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-97-126-2-Inch-Metric-Impact/dp/B000NIKA4U/ref=pd_luc_sim_01_04_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Stanley 97-126 11 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Metric Deep Impact Socket Set - Amazon.com[/ame] as well, but this one does not include 15 or 18 mm, which are very common.

The question I have is if the first set will be able to tighten the lugs on the stock wheels. I have read that you need "deep sockets" to tighten the wheels. Do these look like they would not work?

Thanks a lot!

frslee · 10-28-2013, 04:13 PM

the shortones will do fine. I tried and it fits fine.

cnk · 10-28-2013, 04:21 PM

I would try to get 6 point sockets over 12 point. Deep sockets give you a little more room in that they will extend everything out further away from the car. I find it makes life easier. Personally, I tend to purchase most of my tools from Craftsman. But lately, they've been getting all their stuff made in China. The only saving grace is that they still offer a lifetime warranty. I just replaced a 6 point 14mm socket because it was starting to round itself out after 15 years of use.

10-28-2013, 11:57 AM	#1
MrMista Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, Satin White Pearl, MT Location: Where I live Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Socket Set Hello, I am looking for a torque wrench and socket set to purchase. I have found this set of sockets: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-89-339-12-Point-Professional-15-Piece/dp/B000NJ63Q8/ref=pd_luc_sim_01_02_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Stanley 89-339 1/2-Inch Drive 12-Point Professional Grade Metric Socket Set, 15-Piece - Amazon.com[/ame] Stanley has another set [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-97-126-2-Inch-Metric-Impact/dp/B000NIKA4U/ref=pd_luc_sim_01_04_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]Stanley 97-126 11 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Metric Deep Impact Socket Set - Amazon.com[/ame] as well, but this one does not include 15 or 18 mm, which are very common. The question I have is if the first set will be able to tighten the lugs on the stock wheels. I have read that you need "deep sockets" to tighten the wheels. Do these look like they would not work? Thanks a lot!

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10-28-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	the shortones will do fine. I tried and it fits fine.

10-28-2013, 04:21 PM	#3
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would try to get 6 point sockets over 12 point. Deep sockets give you a little more room in that they will extend everything out further away from the car. I find it makes life easier. Personally, I tend to purchase most of my tools from Craftsman. But lately, they've been getting all their stuff made in China. The only saving grace is that they still offer a lifetime warranty. I just replaced a 6 point 14mm socket because it was starting to round itself out after 15 years of use.

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