wheel lock problems

[twistedsmily]

I got a problem, I lost the wheel lock key, and all the bolt out sockets Ive bought dont fit
any body know how to get them off or what size socket I need,
Ive seen people use just 12 point sockets on them but I cant seem to find one that fits
Ive spent about 40 bucks on the type of sockets that suppose to work,

any help would be great.

 

[off-roader]

You should be able to get one from the locking nut manufacurer. Alternatively, have a tire shop do it. They have the tools to remove most if not all lock sockest. IIRC, they hammer a smaller socket on, then force it off with an air/pneumatic gun. It's one reason I don't use lock keys.

 

[missleone]

Depending how deep or shallow your rims are i'v seen my buddy but a large set of vice grips on the locking lug nut with a cheater and brake it loose..

 

[missleone]

Actually i think it was medium size pipe wrench lol

 

[shov3lbum]

One of my wheel locks blew apart while using a breaker bar to break loose the nut, took it to a local shop, took it off for free, then had to wait a few days for mitsu to order the regular ones, since any aftermarket lug nut available is usually lug centric and aren't the greatest quality.

 

[twistedsmily]

Yea. Might have to let a tire shop see about them.
Then ill have to get new lugs for it. Just ditch the locks.
Would like some steal wheels maybe cragers. Or something like that.

 

[jlocster]

Notch the lock with a chisel so the chisel can get a good bite. Then, angle the chisel so your strikes spin the lock counterclockwise and just carefully hammer it off. I took one off that way at the junkyard yesterday. Took about 5 minutes. Good luck.

 

[twistedsmily]

Well. It took a big hammer a little strength, a lot of leverage. And 4. 19mm sockets but I got the wheel locks off.

Just hammered the sockets on. And use a breaker bar.
1/2 inch drive 2 foot one. Works great.

 

[off-roader]

Glad you got them off. In my case, the nice new rims I bought all use the stupid tuner lugs which all have a smaller head which means it requires a special socket anyways to remove them!

 

[twistedsmily]

Really. Hope u have spares.


The first took the longest, like everything, the other 3didnt take half the time.

Tires come next.