Lock Nut problems

[comaz]

I have recently lost the tool for my lock nuts, does any one have any techniques i can use to get them off my rims with out stripping the nuts?

[wamboin23]

got the number from them so you can get a new one from the manufacturer? otherwise you out of luck if you want to get them useable.


a new set is only $20 anyway

[comaz]

I dont mind if the nuts are wrecked once they are off, any more ideas?

[wamboin23]

try you local tyre place(s). you'll find they will have heaps of lock nut removers lying around, one of which might fit.

[GetToDaChopa]

My mechanic told me he can remove them in 2 minutes, but he didn't tel me how

Otherwise yes, most tyre places can do it for you.

[wamboin23]

i reckon i could do it in two minutes aswell. also don't want to say how, cause you'll have little scumbags running round stealing rims just for the sake of it.

[comaz]

guess ill just wait till monday and pop into the shop

[wamboin23]

thats the easiest way. they might have one to suit, and then you can save your self some dollars

[edals]

I Have been told, Find a slighty smaller socket then the lock nut, and use a hammer and bash it over the top of the lock nut. But dont know how it well it would work or just wait till monday and get a tyre place to get it for ya

[tobyp]

jus find a good socket or even your wheel brace the size 1 down from what your lock nut is. get a big hammer and smash it off like that. worked for me

[sweefu]

try go to the place where you bought the lock nuts and buy them again? will come with new tool

[edals]

try go to the place where you bought the lock nuts and buy them again? will come with new tool

Whats the point then if they are the same key?, i thought they were all different like a Key?

[TVR-190]

Whats the point then if they are the same key?, i thought they were all different like a Key?

different brands would be different keys, but its not all individual.

[calais24/7]

And i suggest you pm the OP before you get shitheads reading this and going, "Oh thanks guys for letting me know how to steal those 20"s that are down the road cuzz". local tyre dealership will be able to help you out mate

[TVR-190]

And i suggest you pm the OP before you get shitheads reading this and going, "Oh thanks guys for letting me know how to steal those 20"s that are down the road cuzz". local tyre dealership will be able to help you out mate

fairly sure anyone dodgy enough to steal rims would already know this sorta thing....

[comaz]

if i did use this method wouldnt the nut just get jam in the socket

[tr3nt]

Local tire shops will most likely use this method of the one sized down socket trick, they will charge as it ruins the socket. DEPENDING on the locknut type, and how tightly its on, you can chisel it round using a flatblade. You can also try grinding it off (depending on your confidence NOT grinding down to the wheel stud.

Best advice is to go down to Tire shop and getting them to help out.

[thewheeldeal com au]

try you local tyre place(s). you'll find they will have heaps of lock nut removers lying around, one of which might fit.

you would think that...but it's not always the case...

tr3nt is pretty much on the money...

[wamboin23]

you would think that...but it's not always the case...

mine did

[Blown V6 Hatch]

if i did use this method wouldnt the nut just get jam in the socket

Yes, but then you bash it back out of the socket once it's off....Then do it another 3 times

9 times out of 10, it won't even damage the socket.

Lock nuts are a gimmick anyway, they're almost as quick to get off as a normal wheel nut...

[wamboin23]

Lock nuts are a gimmick anyway, they're almost as quick to get off as a normal wheel nut...

yep, only going to stop the people who want a quick grab. too much noise bashing sockets on.

[Maxxiz]

Nothing is theft proof, its merely a theft detterent.