HELP ive lost the stoopid locking wheelnut key thing for my wheels does anyone know the best way to get off the locking nut without damaging the wheels

the locking nut has like teeth round the edge and the key fit over the nut and slotted into the teeth not one of those with the 3 internal lugs

any advise grately appreciated

p.s please note these are my wheels and im not off out robbing lol

Take it to a tyre fiters. They will often have a universal one or a method of getting them off.

 

Obviously I am not going to say how on an open forum but they usually manage. It may destroy your nut however so you may need to get some more.

 

Good luck with it.

 

Darrell

You can try hammering a socket over the lock nut and get it off that way. Or try a local tyre centre they can sometimes do it cheaply.

You can try hammering a socket over the lock nut and get it off that way. Or try a local tyre centre they can sometimes do it cheaply.

 

^^^^What they said^^^^

 

Best thing is to nip it to a tyre bay, they will force a socket on it and get them off, however as said before your nuts will be knackered and you will have to buy a new set - not the end of the world though. :)

Old ones are no use without the key anyway ;) LOL :D

Old ones are no use without the key anyway ;) LOL :D

 

lol. did'nt even think of that. :wack:

Get your hands on one of these things from the pound shop or local junk shop. I've undone loads of locking nuts with these.

 

http://endeavorstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2&zenid=95b004e8ed95a77918f831b0c9bcd6a1

Get your hands on one of these things from the pound shop or local junk shop. I've undone loads of locking nuts with these.

 

http://endeavorstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2&zenid=95b004e8ed95a77918f831b0c9bcd6a1

 

That looks bloody fantastic - i'll be havin one of those. :) You would'nt believe how many cars i get with no socket to take the locking nuts off.

That looks bloody fantastic - i'll be havin one of those. :) You would'nt believe how many cars i get with no socket to take the locking nuts off.

 

Be warned they brake reasonably easy but when you need one they are worth every penny, normally about 2 or three quid each

Be warned they brake reasonably easy but when you need one they are worth every penny, normally about 2 or three quid each

 

Is there a definate place i can get one, i mean besides the one in the link from the US.

They are ok, but they die fast.

 

Pm'ing you the real mccoy.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gator-Grip-Universal-Socket_W0QQitemZ130157445277QQihZ003QQcategoryZ30917QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Can only find these on ebay, but take a look round junk shops and they are normally there but much much cheaper

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gator-Grip-Universal-Socket_W0QQitemZ130157445277QQihZ003QQcategoryZ30917QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Can only find these on ebay, but take a look round junk shops and they are normally there but much much cheaper

 

Cheers bud. :)

thanks everyone for the replies much appreciated

machine mart, or possibly screw-fix sell a locking wheel nut removal tool... or if you send a picture to the manufacturer, they'll possibly sell you a new key - i know McGuard will anyway...

Mcgard is the only way to go, strongest and if you loose the key they send a new one.

If they are the original Nissan locking wheel nuts take them to a nissan dealer who will have a master set and will be able to sell you a replacement once they know what code it is

Old ones are no use without the key anyway ;) LOL :D

Your wiseness astounds me some times.

Get your hands on one of these things from the pound shop or local junk shop. I've undone loads of locking nuts with these.

 

http://endeavorstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2&zenid=95b004e8ed95a77918f831b0c9bcd6a1

Damn, that's where my swift gti wheels went to!!! :tongue: lol.

Maybe this should be moved to private?

Damn, that's where my swift gti wheels went to!!! :tongue: lol.

 

 

What do you mean YOURS???

 

 

 

They are mine :tongue:

What do you mean YOURS???

 

 

 

They are mine :tongue:

 

No worries mate, i'll let you keep em! They're Lovely little 14" diddlers with origional hob caps! Look nice on the Z! :p lol.

Maybe this should be moved to private?

 

no point really - a google search brings up loads of info... including adverts from Halfords for a locking wheel nut remover!!!