Wright Drive 12 point box ends

[Kscardsfan]

I’ve tried searching the forums without any luck, so here goes: Does anyone here know if the WrightGrip combo wrenches have the WrightDrive 12 point technology in the box ends? And does anyone have any experience with WrightDrive vs the other high end 12 point systems out there(Looking at you, Flank Drive plus)? Thanks guys.

 

[Ton ton]

Are you interested in metric or fractional wrenches? Just curious.

 

[Ilikeike]

I don't know what type the boxed end is on my Wright Grip SAE set, but the teeth on the open end are pretty aggressive, I don't use the open end on my classic car because of that.
I don't know how to tell what the boxed end drive type is, I bought them at Summit Racing last year.

 

[drtyler]

The box end has standard off corner engagement (regardless of whatever marketing name they have given it), nothing aggressive.

Wright combo wrenches are really tools.

 

[bob15]

Cannot say anything about the Wight open ends, but their 12 point box end (and sockets) are just fine for fastener gripping strength, off corner engagement.

From the Wright catalog:

 

[Wakefield]

I believe the Wright box end of the combo wrench grips about as good as any 12 point wrench but the wrench might be slightly "huskier" than the tool truck wrenches and not made in as long size. (Wright customers might have strong hands) I think better than Craftsman wrenches which were not the worst.

 

[ThePostman]

They are indeed a little thicker, but those mf's, I love. I bought them because they were the strongest on fail tests. They and snap on, were the only wrenches that snapped the head off the bolt with the open end. Box end strength, it was the strongest. The 24mm has been very useful for the fill plug on kia trans fill plugs. Perfect length. Full disclosure, I also own a set of proto 6 points that too out at 19mm. That wright set from 6 or 7mm is to 24mm is a great buy. I do not regret the 250 i paid for my wright set, I'm a user, not a polisher. They will outlast me. Good denim roll too for throwing in the car, with other wrenches of size you need, after you remove the others.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

They are indeed a little thicker, but those mf's, I love. I bought them because they were the strongest on fail tests. They and snap on, were the only wrenches that snapped the head off the bolt with the open end. Box end strength, it was the strongest. The 24mm has been very useful for the fill plug on kia trans fill plugs. Perfect length. Full disclosure, I also own a set of proto 6 points that too out at 19mm. That wright set from 6 or 7mm is to 24mm is a great buy. I do not regret the 250 i paid for my wright set, I'm a user, not a polisher. They will outlast me. Good denim roll too for throwing in the car, with other wrenches of size you need, after you remove the others.

Agreed, wright is top notch. Shorter than snap-on, but who cares? If it's that stuck it likely needs a torch anyways. The SO only gets the job done in the area where removal force is above what can be applied to the Wright, but below where the wrench rips the metal off the fastener being driven. I can't say either wrench is bad, but the complaints of the short length are IMO overblown. I live in the rust belt, so torches are used often. Maybe in less rusty climates the extra length is worth something? Of course if I'm wanting length, I get XL zero offset wrenches anyways.


Box end performance is basically the same as any other "good" brand. That's been pretty well figured out.

 

[GrantCee]

They are indeed a little thicker, but those mf's, I love. [...] Perfect length.

I have to agree. I love the thicker beams on the Wright wrenches; they're far more comfortable in real-world use than the thinner wrenches made by SO.

As to length, I think they're perfect for working in cramped engine compartments and interiors. I rarely need or want anything longer.

 

[BFHtime]

I have Wright grip 2.0 inSAE also Snap-On in mm, FD+ in mm but are ratchet wrenches. As well as some other wrenches.
The Wright grip box end is the strongest by a very good margin I want to say by 500lbs/ft of torque over snapon box ends. I may be wrong on the amount numbers wise but it was a hefty margin. Den of tools has a video on YouTube where he tested box ends.
In other words Wright makes the best box end strength wise. Snap-On are smaller and will fit in tighter places.
As far as the beams go Wright has to be one of the most comfortable if the most comfortable beam to pull on. You know what I mean if you ever cranked on a snap on and bruised a bone with contact on the sharp beams. Snap-On are trying to be compact and strong, by compact I mean thin for tight spots.
I really like the Wright wrenches. They are the best US made wrench for the money. Check out the price for a full set 1/4 to 1-1/4 or close to that and compare to the truck brands.
I will concede that FD+ do bite better and are stronger on the open end, but some times they bite to much, leave marks, and needs a tap of another tool to release a fastener. I have had FD+ work where a turbo socket did not. Wright 2.0 open ends can leave marks, but not as readily and don’t stick on like FD+.
For the money and the feel Wright grip is the best. They feel so nice the way the beam is flat with rounded corners. They are very nice to use.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Are you interested in metric or fractional wrenches? Just curious.

Yes. Both.

 

[Kscardsfan]

I have Wright grip 2.0 inSAE also Snap-On in mm, FD+ in mm but are ratchet wrenches. As well as some other wrenches.
The Wright grip box end is the strongest by a very good margin I want to say by 500lbs/ft of torque over snapon box ends. I may be wrong on the amount numbers wise but it was a hefty margin. Den of tools has a video on YouTube where he tested box ends.
In other words Wright makes the best box end strength wise. Snap-On are smaller and will fit in tighter places.
As far as the beams go Wright has to be one of the most comfortable if the most comfortable beam to pull on. You know what I mean if you ever cranked on a snap on and bruised a bone with contact on the sharp beams. Snap-On are trying to be compact and strong, by compact I mean thin for tight spots.
I really like the Wright wrenches. They are the best US made wrench for the money. Check out the price for a full set 1/4 to 1-1/4 or close to that and compare to the truck brands.
I will concede that FD+ do bite better and are stronger on the open end, but some times they bite to much, leave marks, and needs a tap of another tool to release a fastener. I have had FD+ work where a turbo socket did not. Wright 2.0 open ends can leave marks, but not as readily and don’t stick on like FD+.
For the money and the feel Wright grip is the best. They feel so nice the way the beam is flat with rounded corners. They are very nice to use.

That super thin profile on the SO combo wrenches is a sticking point to me. But if it gets to be more than I can stand, I put the shop rag I have somewhere over it to make a little padded, but also making it more slippery lol.

 

[Wakefield]

I have Wright grip 2.0 inSAE also Snap-On in mm, FD+ in mm but are ratchet wrenches. As well as some other wrenches.
The Wright grip box end is the strongest by a very good margin I want to say by 500lbs/ft of torque over snapon box ends. I may be wrong on the amount numbers wise but it was a hefty margin. Den of tools has a video on YouTube where he tested box ends.
In other words Wright makes the best box end strength wise. Snap-On are smaller and will fit in tighter places.
As far as the beams go Wright has to be one of the most comfortable if the most comfortable beam to pull on. You know what I mean if you ever cranked on a snap on and bruised a bone with contact on the sharp beams. Snap-On are trying to be compact and strong, by compact I mean thin for tight spots.
I really like the Wright wrenches. They are the best US made wrench for the money. Check out the price for a full set 1/4 to 1-1/4 or close to that and compare to the truck brands.
I will concede that FD+ do bite better and are stronger on the open end, but some times they bite to much, leave marks, and needs a tap of another tool to release a fastener. I have had FD+ work where a turbo socket did not. Wright 2.0 open ends can leave marks, but not as readily and don’t stick on like FD+.
For the money and the feel Wright grip is the best. They feel so nice the way the beam is flat with rounded corners. They are very nice to use.

Snap On-made for working on cars
Wright-made for working aboard oil rigs
also the bigger Wright combo wrenches-above 1 and 1/2 " or so-are monsters

 

[Kscardsfan]

Snap On-made for working on cars
Wright-made for working aboard oil rigs
also the bigger Wright combo wrenches-above 1 and 1/2 " or so-are monsters

As someone who spent 5 years on drilling rigs, I can testify that any name brand tool on site grew legs and left location faster than Usain Bolt lol.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Update from Wright corporate

 

[drtyler]

That may be the really big wrenches.

I bought SAE and Metric sets (up to 1-1/2” and 24mm) and they all have off corner engagement on the box end.

Update from Wright corporate

 

[Ton ton]

Does wright make plain Jane wrenches that are smooth on the open end? I'm ignorant when it comes to wright brand.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Does wright make plain Jane wrenches that are smooth on the open end? I'm ignorant when it comes to wright brand.

I’m not sure either. The corporate literature pushes the WrightGrip pretty much exclusively from what I can tell.

 

[Ton ton]

Thanks for the reply. Wright brand doesn't get much discussion on garage journal.