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YOUR RESEARCHHELP - busted locking wheelnut tool
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Toss all special wheel lock lugs and replace with normal lugs.
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Went to change to snows this evening and managed to break the locking wheel nut tool.
Guess the only option will be the dealer tomorrow. but first I have will have to get to work on a set of Yokohama Advans with possibility of snow overnight.
Could be interesting?
Yeah, I don't think you have a lot of options... You could get 4 replacement lug bolts while you're at the dealer and throw the security ones away. That's what I've done.
I am in a similar position. I bought a 03 C4s with a blown engine, and found that the wheel lock keys were not included. I cant get it to the dealer or garage, and I need to get the locks off. Any other options that can be done in my driveway?
^^ What he says. Brutal but it works. Toss all special wheel lock lugs and replace with normal lugs. When was the last time you ever heard of someone getting their wheels stolen?
Thanks for the tips. I tried the socket & hammer yesterday, but couldnt quite make it work. Seems like that is the way to go so Ill give it another shot today.
And yeah, I totally agree with ditching the locks after I get them off.
Thanks!
None of this will work as well as a wheel nut remover. Harbour Freight or even your local parts/tool store will have it. They usually come in 2 different sizes, have a counter clockwire rotating teeth (looks like rifling) and is made to be first hammered on and then further twisted on with a braker bar. I've used them for locking nuts and worked great. Price is around $15 for the two sockets.
You can try something like this:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ntifier=965865
I had the same thing happen so when I took my car into the dealer for service I simply had them remove the locks for me and replace them with some leftover non-locking lugs. Was pretty easy for them and they got it done quickly.
I ended up stopping at one of the dealerships in Pittsburgh and purchased 4 non-security lugs, while the service manager removed the locking lugs. He then put the standard lugs on and I am now the proud owner of a bag of security lugs and a broken tool!
Aside, came home and was able to change over to snows - commute ended up being nothing except for some wet roads
Essentially the same resolution for me. HPCars in Toronto sent over one of their guys with the master key set. He went through a bunch and finally found the right one.
