Looking for a thin walled 17mm impact socket, recommendations?

[apexit1]

So I have 17mm lugs for my car and my aftermarket wheels have a very limited amount of space in the wheels for a regular impact socket. Regular sockets fit with my 1/4" clearance. I'd prefer a deep socket to keep the gun away from the face. Any idea's? 3/8 or 1/2 drive is fine as is brand as long as it's a good socket. Would prefer something like this with a protective sleeve.

http://www.amazon.com/Chicago-Pneumatic-Wheel-Protector-Socket/dp/B002Y096A4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324921352&sr=8-3

 

[amolaver]

err - that socket DOES have a protective sleeve. that's what the white part is i've got three of them so i'm pretty sure

ahm

 

[apexit1]

I have a set of them, pretty sure its the same manufacturer as they look identical. Snapped the socket without even using an impact. I'd rather pay a little more for a quality piece. If anyone can vouch for that cp then I'll scoop it up, has anyone used it before?

 

[blacK20]

I have that cp socket as well. You can pull that white sleeve off and it becomes even thinner. I haven't broken it so far and I blast them with my gun. Mind you I don't use this socket everyday. Just the odd one that comes in and my impact doesn't fit.

 

[apexit1]

Sounds like it should work, I'll use it maybe a handful of times a year. Anyone have any other suggestions or is this cp the way to go?

 

[mtkst19]

i bought the hf set. no issues w/ it. i take the sleeves of for even more clearance.

 

[wxm]

I might be flamed on suggesting the HF... Oh well, so be it. The 3/8 deep impact set has pretty thin wall. For the price it might worth a shot.

 

[greasemonkey44]

Grey pneumatic duo
they are thin; was working on an f250 with aftermarket rims
ended up using my 21 with a 1/2 to 3/8 reducer and it did the trick

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Matco tool
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/CDPT17M6/1-2-DR-17MM-THINWALL-IMP-SKT/

Snap-on
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...em_ID=90680&group_ID=17502&store=&dir=catalog

or

 

[Twiggss]

buy a regular impact and have it machined down?

 

[Wiggum]

Click

 

[franzdom]

Snap-on thinwall or Sunex with plastic sleeve /thread

 

[Wiggum]

Click

By the way.... these are USA.

 

[dwm]

Grey Pneumatic 2017MTP

If/when the protective sleeve cracks (they usually do on every brand I've used), I replace with heatshrink tubing.

 

[regguy1]

buy a regular impact and have it machined down?

I did this and it worked fine, neede it for output shaft nut on Mercedes trans

 

[JMorrison4371]

Id just grab a regualr old chrome deep socket. You can use regular sockets for impact use. I do it every day, never any problems

 

[m151]

In a pinch, wrap a non-impact socket with electrical tape
to both act like a sleeve and contain the pieces if it breaks.
Not for everyday use, but I do this a few times a year
with no problems.

 

[rayh91]

If you don't want to scratch your wheels then stick with hand tools.

 

[apexit1]

I think ill pick up the grey pneumatic, might get a basic set at that price point. I don't want to use my chrome sockets as I'd rather not have a warranty issue down the road because I wanted to save $10. Thanks everyone for the recommendations. Snap on really does need to keep their site updated. I would have likely picked on up ha I seen it on their site when I made my last order a few weeks ago. ( still hasn't gotten here)