The screw type hose clamps are also referred to as "aviation clamps". They will not come off in any condition, loosen under load or vibration or weaken over time due to metal fatigue. That is why they are used exclusively in aviation applications. You can't afford to have a simple hose line come loose during flight!

In our application in motor vehicles, they actually have two reasons for being a better clamp to be applied,

1) Easier installation. You can use either a small socket and ratchet or a flat blade screwdriver. You don't have to try to fit those channel locks or hose clamp ring pliers into small difficult locations.

2) Larger surface area as well as no slip or metal fatigue from removal/ installation. The flat band is stronger and covers more surface area when you tighten it up. It will not slip or become weak over time(spring tension). Spring steel over time will lose some of its holding power. Same as leaf springs over time and load will flatten out (like the ole Gen 2 4runner sag)

The big reason the manufacturer uses the spring wire style is it is about 10% of the cost and speed of installation on an assembly line. Most any auto parts stores do not carry the OEM hose clamps. Yes, your dealer will carry them but that's because they are the ones the factory uses and manufactures so they will carry them for replacement. The OEM spring wire clamps do a fine job but replacing them with the screw band or aviation style stainless steel clamps gives you more piece of mind and ease of use.

They are the same clamp whether you buy them from an auto parts store of the local big box hardware outlet. Whenever I need to change out a hose or other line and there is a spring wire clamp, I replace it with a band style stainless clamp and never have an issue after installation or rust problem.

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