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Old 02-11-2004 | 11:24 PM
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Lost key for wheel lock lugs.

How can I get them off? I've tried a socket and have gotten 2 off but can't get the other 2 off. My last attempt is to beat a smaller socket on. Is it possible that the store I got these from will have another set with the exact same key?
Old 02-12-2004 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by thomasd cook
How can I get them off? I've tried a socket and have gotten 2 off but can't get the other 2 off. My last attempt is to beat a smaller socket on. Is it possible that the store I got these from will have another set with the exact same key?
Try contacting the company that makes the wheel locks. I think that's your best bet. If you don't know what company makes them or for whatever reason can't reach them, I hear that most good wheel shops can get them off...for a price I presume. Good luck.
Old 02-12-2004 | 01:52 AM
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Best bet is to contact the wheel lock company as said before. If you can't get one from them then you can try the smaller socket and beat it on. Some people have done that and have had some success, but you could end up damaging your wheel.

Best of luck.
Old 02-12-2004 | 02:00 AM
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Just take your car to local tire shop. They should be able to get them off.
Old 02-12-2004 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by thomasd cook
How can I get them off? I've tried a socket and have gotten 2 off but can't get the other 2 off. My last attempt is to beat a smaller socket on. Is it possible that the store I got these from will have another set with the exact same key?
I've heard of having a nut welded to them to remove them they will probably have to grind the chrome off first. Not your easiest option but should work .

good luck
Old 02-12-2004 | 05:14 AM
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Take it to the shop you got the lugs from. Im sure they only sell one type of wheel lugs with keys so they will have extra keys in stock. Discount Tire sells the keys needed for the lugs so Im sure your local shop will have them also.
Old 02-12-2004 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
Just take your car to local tire shop. They should be able to get them off.
Tire shops usually have special wenches to get them off. I had a tire shop pull off 2 that were on a jeep I bought.
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