The Draper Expert 17mm 1/2" Drive Hi Torq Impact Socket is an essential size for European automotive work and general mechanical maintenance. The 17mm dimension is particularly common on wheel nuts and bolts across many vehicle manufacturers, as well as appearing on suspension components and various under-vehicle fixtures. Engineered with a 6-point hexagon design, this socket maximises contact area with fastener flats, ensuring secure grip and minimising the risk of rounding even under high impact loading. Forged from premium chrome vanadium steel, it undergoes hardening and tempering treatments to deliver exceptional strength and resistance to deformation. The chemical blackening process provides effective corrosion protection, particularly valuable given this socket's frequent exposure to road debris, salt, and moisture during wheel and suspension servicing. The 1/2" square drive ensures universal compatibility with your existing impact wrench equipment, whether air-powered, electric