Lug nuts are as critical a safety item on our cars as brakes and steering and should never be ... recommends using an 18.5 or a 19.5mm half-size socket (instead of a 19mm/3/4-inch) designed ...

Now that we agree that steering is critical ... Failing to get a socket fully seated can easily strip a castle nut, and a misplaced hammer blow can deform it enough that it will be difficult ...