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Any one have insight into product quality?

I bought it last year and have only used it a few times since. My only critique of the torque wrench is that the Torque values are in even units only, so if you have an odd value to torque you need to go over or under by 1unit. Apart from that I like the set.

I would not buy this as a kit and you can easily find individual pieces for cheaper.

You are going to need:
- Breaker bar, usually ~$20. Wait for it to be on sale.
- Torque wrench, usually ~$20. Wait for it to be on sale
- socket to match your car, ~$5-10. You don't need a whole set

seifer333 wrote: ↑ I would not buy this as a kit and you can easily find individual pieces for cheaper.

You are going to need:
- Breaker bar, usually ~$20. Wait for it to be on sale.
- Torque wrench, usually ~$20. Wait for it to be on sale
- socket to match your car, ~$5-10. You don't need a whole set

True but if we're comparing apples to apples, the torque wrench you're describing is probably the Princess auto one. If we're talking purely Maximum by Canadian Tire, this isn't a bad deal vs. buying separately.

the torque wrench has only 1 year warranty

seifer333 wrote: ↑ I would not buy this as a kit and you can easily find individual pieces for cheaper.

You are going to need:
- Breaker bar, usually ~$20. Wait for it to be on sale.
- Torque wrench, usually ~$20. Wait for it to be on sale
- socket to match your car, ~$5-10. You don't need a whole set

Yes but the reason they are on sale now is they are banking on a new car owner needing this now for the winter to summer changeover.

i have 3 cars at home so the "1 socket will save you money" thing don't work on me
thanks OP for this

P.S. torque wrench for 20 bucks? LOL you not a car person for sure, you pay what you get bruh
why don't you try dollarama lol

BluePhirePB wrote: ↑ True but if we're comparing apples to apples, the torque wrench you're describing is probably the Princess auto one. If we're talking purely Maximum by Canadian Tire, this isn't a bad deal vs. buying separately.

you can never fix "Mr.know it all and better than you"
i had PA but that was too short and hard to press on due to the length and that was like 15 years ago
trust me you can't go wrong with this kit

Anyone can chime on how this kit is compared to the Dewalt one that goes on sale at times as well?

Link here

What's the overall consensus on the MAXIMUM torque wrench? Was looking to get the Wera Tools one and obviously this won't compare but if I'm just gonna use it to torque my tire bolts then this should be sufficient given the reviews are favorable.

superock wrote: ↑ What's the overall consensus on the MAXIMUM torque wrench? Was looking to get the Wera Tools one and obviously this won't compare but if I'm just gonna use it to torque my tire bolts then this should be sufficient given the reviews are favorable.

I used it for 4+ years now on tires and to torque suspension/brake parts that required a high torque (I have a smaller 3/8 torque wrench for other bolts), no complaint so far. Should be a no brainer for tire bolts as their torque value are not in the less precise range of the wrench (torque wrench are less precise when used at their minimum or maximum rated values)

I think its a good deal, but the problem for me is somewhat as mentioned above. You can essentially buy parts cheaper and the price point is to close to CT usual 100 dollar socket set kits. The Troque wrench is what you're real debating if its worth or not

aadanixga wrote: ↑ you can never fix "Mr.know it all and better than you"
i had PA but that was too short and hard to press on due to the length

Dude, you're not supposed to use the torque wrench to loosen the lug nuts. Use a breaker bar for that. With a standard 24" automotive torque wrench you typically don't have to apply much force at the end of the lever to get the lug nuts to the specified torque (usually 70-90 ft-lbs), either.

Best price i'd seen it was 59 bux

Due to covid..it is really double its pri e....omg

The torque wrench in this kit goes on sale occationaly for $59.99(yes, there is no time machine).
You can get a set of impact rated 10pc extended sockets on regular sale for $19.99.
You can get the 24" breaker bar for $14.99 on regular sale.
In this sale, for additional $5, we get the box with an extension bar but with lesser sockets.

The same kit has gone on sale for $89.99 several times. Not sure if this will be the sale price going forward considering inflation.

BluePhirePB wrote: ↑ True but if we're comparing apples to apples, the torque wrench you're describing is probably the Princess auto one. If we're talking purely Maximum by Canadian Tire, this isn't a bad deal vs. buying separately.

I bough both Maximum breaker bar and torque wrench individually from CT, and two sockets 3/4 and 15/16 from HD. Because those are long sockets there's no need to use the extension bar included in this kit. CT has their breaker bar and torque wrench on sale all the time, 50%, maybe sometimes 75%. I would say if you don't mind waiting to buy them separately it may save you some money (many sockets in this kit you would never need to use), not much though.

softballfan wrote: ↑ With a standard 24" automotive torque wrench you typically don't have to apply much force at the end of the lever to get the lug nuts to the specified torque (usually 70-90 ft-lbs), either.

You'd have to apply exactly 45 lb of force to get 90 ft-lbs.

I remember buying a torque wrench from princess auto for $20 like a year or two ago.