bartmanuk

ive got a problem,the main dealers have busted my key for my locking wheel nuts, and the master key they have been sent does not fit,so i was wondering if anybody knew where i can get them taken off,ive tried a couple of tyre places including kwik fits and ive been to an alloy wheel refurbisher and they all say the same thing,sorry we dont do them any more,

BM

Keigo

get a socket slighly smaller than the lock nut, hammer it into the nut, and bob's your uncle. You'll obviously have to get a new nut, but that;s the way it goes. Alternatively, you can drill through, but that's a lot more time consuming. Hope that helps

Ayde

iTrader: (6)

You can get those Gator grip socket things that are like a socket but have a load of spring loaded pins inside that adjust to knackered bolts and nuts etc... I have heard of them working and that wont damage the nut.
Why not try taking it to a body shop - when I used to work in one we used to occasionally get stolen recovered cars in with no locking wheel nut key and they either do the hammering a smaller socket on thing or get a hammer and chisel on it.

scooby city

Hi m8
the slightly smaller socket works
i lost my one and had to do it
plus you will not damage the alloys that way
use a multi tooth socket not the hexagon type
hope that helps

bartmanuk

cheers everyone
got it done about 6 o'clock after a visit to halfords, and £2.63 on a 19mm multi tooth socket was a bonus,came off a piece of p*ss with that...better get hold of me tyre man as he's ordered some special tool to do it for me...lol

BM

Hol

iTrader: (1)

Well done