Well if the German clamps are wide enough, then you all have a point. But here are some posts concerning about the Behr radiator necks breaking. They seem to think it is caused by the clamps being too narrow.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=148132&highlight=wider+hose+clamp+radiator

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=16127&highlight=wider+hose+clamp+radiator

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