Q: What size lug nuts does this socket fit?
A: The specific socket size (e.g., 19mm, 21mm, 13/16", etc.) should be marked on the socket itself. Check the product packaging or the socket's stamped markings to confirm the exact size. Milwaukee offers this deep socket design in multiple sizes to fit different vehicle lug nut specifications. Measure your lug nuts or consult your vehicle's manual to determine the correct size needed.
Q: Can I use this socket with a cordless impact wrench?
A: Absolutely! This socket is impact-rated and specifically designed to handle the high torque and repetitive impacts from both pneumatic (air-powered) and cordless electric impact wrenches. The chrome vanadium steel construction and impact-rated design prevent cracking or shattering that can occur when using regular chrome sockets with impact tools.
Q: What's the difference between a deep socket and a standard socket?
A: Deep sockets have extended walls that provide greater reach, making them ideal for accessing recessed fasteners like lug nuts on vehicles with aftermarket wheels, trucks, or SUVs where the lug nut sits deeper in the wheel. Standard (shallow) sockets work fine for flush-mounted fasteners but won't reach recessed nuts. Deep sockets are essential for professional wheel service.
Q: Why is 6-point better than 12-point for lug nuts?
A: 6-point sockets grip the flat sides of hex fasteners, distributing force across a larger contact area and reducing the risk of rounding corners—especially important with corroded, rusted, or over-torqued lug nuts. While 12-point sockets offer easier alignment, they contact fasteners at the corners where rounding is more likely. For high-torque applications like lug nuts, 6-point is the professional choice.