Flex Plate Bolts...

Neither. Kim
Let’s keep things in perspective here. Any will work but you have to pay extra attention when using certainly the tapered 6-point.
For a 6 point thin head bolt/nut such as this:12123407-E9EC-4B8F-ACD7-F0D5A63CC0A2.jpeg
Of the three sockets shown in previous post only this one is good. Flat end like MopaR&D mentioned.8C75CB4A-9480-4E1B-9C3A-9099F7164D03.jpeg That what is shown being an American made well used 50 year old impact socket is not the issue.