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Socket Sets
A decent selection of sockets is vital for DIY jobs on the car. We pick the best from 12 sets
February 2007
Using the British Standard, we tested each set's 10mm socket to 1.5 times the required limit - around 85lb/ft. The extension and ratchet were taken to just over 122lb/ft. We looked for a range of standard height and deep tools; our sets included Imperial AF, metric TRX star and spline sockets. Ratchet action and number of teeth, plus socket thickness and accessories, were also rated.
Verdict
Yamoto's Best Buy has the perfect blend of strength, extras and a good AF and metric range in standard and deep sockets. And all for less than £50! Much the same can be said of the Recommended Sealey - but the higher price and smaller size count relegates it to second. The Franklin set is tough and well designed, yet its rather steep cost drops it into third place.
1. Yamoto YMT-582-6200K
2. Sealey AK692
3. Franklin XL3826
Top 3
- Yamoto YMT-582-6200K
- Sealey AK692
- Franklin XL3826
Tested Products
Yamoto YMT-582-6200K
Price: £46.99
Sizes: 6-22mm; 1/4-7/8in AF; Deep: 10-22mm excluding 16, 18, 20, & 21mm; 3/8-13/16in AF
Sealey AK692
Price: £51.00
Sizes: 8-22mm; 3/8-7/8in AF; Deep: 8-22mm excluding 15, 18, 20 & 21mm; 3/8-7/8in AF
Kamasa 55709
Price: £35.79
Sizes: 8-21mm excluding 18 & 20mm;
Deep: 10-17mm excluding 11 & 16mm
Laser 4111
Price: £23.38
Sizes: 8-19mm exc. 18mm; 5/16-3/4in AF exc. 11/16in; E10-E24 TRX Star exc. E13, E15, E17, E19, E21, E22 & E23; M10, M12 & M16 Spline
Sealey AK699
Price: £39.22
Sizes: 6-22mm; 9/32-7/8in AF excluding. 11/16in; TRX Star E8-E24 exc. E9, E15, E19 & E21
Draper 36889
Price: £45.94
Sizes: 6-22mm excluding 20 & 21mm; 5/16-3/4in AF exc. 11/16 and 13/16in
Draper 18970
Price: £44.50
Sizes: 6-22mm; 1/4-3/4in AF excluding 13/16in; Deep: 8,10,12, & 13mm