Locking lug nuts - how screwed am I? (1 Viewer)

[johnnycakes]

Next vehicle I get will NOT have these things installed.  I lost the tool that fits those locking lug nuts.  Can most shops still remove the wheels or am I screwed? 

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Park it on Calle Ocho in Miami, they'll have that car stripped of more than just the lug nuts in a few minutes. 

 

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Many wheel shops can cut them off if needed and you can convince them you're legit. 

 

[wilked]

There are a few options out there. Here's a couple

1. Quick light weld of metal piece onto it. Turn metal piece, remove locknut 

2. Put on oversized (but still too tight) socket. Use hammer to smash it on, so it is now 'married' to the lock nut. Use socket to remove

but yes, many shops and definitely dealer can remove. Throw away locking lugs on all wheels once done unless you live in the hood 

 

[playin4beer]

There are a few options out there. Here's a couple

1. Quick light weld of metal piece onto it. Turn metal piece, remove locknut 

2. Put on oversized (but still too tight) socket. Use hammer to smash it on, so it is now 'married' to the lock nut. Use socket to remove

but yes, many shops and definitely dealer can remove. Throw away locking lugs on all wheels once done unless you live in the hood 

This is how we do it at our shop when a wrecked car comes in with those on it, and no key.

 

[cstu]

Next vehicle I get will NOT have these things installed.  I lost the tool that fits those locking lug nuts.  Can most shops still remove the wheels or am I screwed? 

Dealer will sell you a new one...mine cost a ridiculous $35.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Next vehicle I get will NOT have these things installed.  I lost the tool that fits those locking lug nuts.  Can most shops still remove the wheels or am I screwed? 

Had this happen to me. If you go to a dealership you wont have an issue at all, if you take it to a generic tire place they can cut them off easily. I had them taken off and replaced with standards. 

 

[johnnycakes]

Thanks everyone.... I am somewhat relieved to learn this appears to be an easily solvable problem.  next car I get, I'm telling them to remove those locking nuts and put on regular ones instead.  They're more of a nuisance than anything. 

 

[HellToupee]

Dealer will sell you a new one...mine cost a ridiculous $35.

Shocked it's not $99

 

[BowieMercs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyBHK2jjupg

 

[sbonomo]

There are a few options out there. Here's a couple

1. Quick light weld of metal piece onto it. Turn metal piece, remove locknut 

2. Put on oversized (but still too tight) socket. Use hammer to smash it on, so it is now 'married' to the lock nut. Use socket to remove

but yes, many shops and definitely dealer can remove. Throw away locking lugs on all wheels once done unless you live in the hood 

#2 is the easiest way to get them off...that's how most shops do it..

 

[fantasycurse42]

Yes, they can get them off. If you go to a dealer, it'll take them 5-10 minutes and they'll charge you an hour of labor.

 

[eoMMan]

Park it on Calle Ocho in Miami, they'll have that car stripped of more than just the lug nuts in a few minutes. 

Mr. Worldwide! 

Toma!

 

[Fat Nick]

I've heard these will remove most any of them.  Note that I've never tried, but I talked to a guy who used to use them for nefarious purposes...The little pins will slide into the slots on the locking head.

Gator Grip Socket

 

[cstu]

I've heard these will remove most any of them.  Note that I've never tried, but I talked to a guy who used to use them for nefarious purposes...The little pins will slide into the slots on the locking head.

Gator Grip Socket

Damn, wish I had known about that.

Looks like you can get the same thing with a socket wrench for $10.90.

 

[Fat Nick]

Damn, wish I had known about that.

Looks like you can get the same thing with a socket wrench for $10.90.

I've been meaning to order one just to have as they actually look pretty cool.

I've misplaced my locking lug key several times, but always managed to find it thus far.