Socket Question (17mm vs. 11/16")

[acad]

Are there any differences if I use a 11/16" socket to remove / tighten the wheel lugs on my E36? I know the correct size socket is 17mm; however, I bought a box of Imperial Size sockets today since they are on sale. If not, I can go back to the store to have a refund.

Thanks.

[smuggler]

11/16th = 17.5mm

Get the right socket. Have you ever tried removing a stripped lug nut? It's a bitch.

[99MPower]

GET THE RIGHT ONE...

return and get metric...

17mm FTMFW

[acad]

I see, so all the manufacturers are using metric sockets!

So, who is using imperial sockets? American cars?

[dfyoung10]

11/16 works great, especially 6-sided ones. Go for it.

[black_box]

will you use the SAE size? then keep them. craftsman sockets are around $3-7 per socket, skip lunch one day if you have to. (sets are a better idea)

[99MPower]

bmw's are all metric

[MMmmmpower]

go get a metric set

[acad]

Just refund and purchased a set of metric soket.

By the way, does anyone knows how to use a torque socket? (i.e. the one with different colour)