NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
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My wheel nuts have marks close to the 'corners'. I can only guess this is where the socket causes pressure against it when tightening/untightening. Is a six-point socket better than a twelve-point as the sides on the six-point are 'flatter' and give a more even grip on the sides of the nut?
If my description is rubbish... sorry!
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 9th Jun 2011 7:50 pm |
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snailcove
Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
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6 point only for me 
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| 9th Jun 2011 7:56 pm |
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NickJ
Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
Posts: 2137
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Ah yeah but why? there's a 6-pointer deep socket in my Amazon basket just awaiting checkout once I know the truth!
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| 9th Jun 2011 7:59 pm |
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jonno1
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: SW London
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Full hex is always better than bi-hex unless you are in a tight spot! 
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| 9th Jun 2011 8:03 pm |
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Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Wall drive deep six point for me!
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| 9th Jun 2011 8:21 pm |
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StaticMotion
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Hoose
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I agree I always worry with bi-hex that under heavy load they will jump and cause damage. I use standard 6 socket on all heavy load bolts 
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| 9th Jun 2011 9:16 pm |
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