#%&*! locking LUGNUTS

[90limited]

Well I got my new wheels yeterday... Fired up the compressor got the tools out to install them and could not find the bloody key to the factory locking lugnuts...

I know that I can beat a 12 pointed sock over them to get them off. Anybody have a better idea?

 

[skunk21]

Take the car over to a good tire shop.I know snap-on and most of the other major tool brands make a special kit for removing locking lugs so these shops would be places to have one. they can zip it of for you and then just pic up a new lug nuts. I have had to use the 12point method before and it sucks but works, although a lug nut can get permanently stuck on and then you go through alot of sockets . the kit isn't cheap so getting one isn't worth it.

 

[90limited]

Looks like I will be going to a shop...

One of the lug holes on the new rims was scratched pretty bad and it looks like O.E. will be sending a new one, so I have time to screw around w/ getting the flipping locking lug off this weekend...

 

[Cobra912]

new wheels and they came scratched already? what did you buy?

 

[90lxcoupe]

try an air chisel

 

[90limited]

new wheels and they came scratched already? what did you buy?

10th anniversary gunmetal 4 lugs from O.E. Wheels w/ 255/40/17 on all four corners. The guy @ O.E. seemed nice when I spoke with him this morning. I e-mailed a picture and he said he would get back to me. I almost let it go but know that everytime I look at the car, the first thing I will see is the scratch in the lug hole...

 

[ttopstang]

try an air chisel

How would he use an air chisel without destroying everything?

The reputable tire shop idea sounds better.

 

[90lxcoupe]

How would he use an air chisel without destroying everything?

The reputable tire shop idea sounds better.

it would wreck the locking lug nut, and thats it, i did this on a set of pony wheels and it worked fine and did the trick, all i had to do was replace the lug nut, which it sounds like he is doing anyways

 

[ID89GT]

If its an OEM ford locking lug nut, go to the Ford dealership. At Toyota we have a kit that has all the keys for all Toyota locking lug nuts in one nice little case, so I am sure Ford has something similar.

 

[NIKwoaC]

Yea, if it is a McGard lock, a Ford dealership will have a key set and they'll be able to remove it for you. Been there, done that.