X91EVO

iTrader: (17)

this sucks.. I was going to take of my wheel lock keys to trade for some better condition rims and winter tires for $40...
the damn wheel lock key broke into pieces... the actually key insert broke off the socket part..
I just hammered the two pieces back together and put some red loctite and will allow a lot of time for that to dry.


In the meantime any ideas besides hammering on sockets and buying a new lock key to take off these pos locks??

X91EVO

iTrader: (17)

and before I get flamed.. I searched and all I heard was "buy a new key".. and "hammer on sockets"

RoadSpike

iTrader: (5)

Try one of those Gator Grip (tm) sockets available at most hardware shops. They seem to do a decent job at getting tough wheel locks off.

X91EVO

iTrader: (17)

hey thanks for the idea+ quick reply!

X91EVO

iTrader: (17)

only prob is yea it would work on anything else but probably wont work on this since the lock is all round on the outside lol

still going to buy one because thats a cool socket!!

evokid511

iTrader: (24)

if you go to the auto store they have a wheel key remover which isjust a big socket with reverse thread inside so as you loosen the bolt its actually tightening itslef onto the key to grip it better then just keep spinning and it will eventually come off like a regualar bolt

rsboy

iTrader: (48)

When I had a broken wheel lock I took it to a Discount Tire and they were able to take off the lock. i suggest you try them first before spending money on tools you might not really need, like i did.

biggie5252

iTrader: (47)

You can also hammer on a 3/4" 12point socket (6 point doesn't work) and take it off with a socket wrench.

ProjectMayhem

iTrader: (2)

I'm going to have to try this. The dealership that I bought my car from did not provide me with a key to the existing wheel locks on my car.

yellowevo84

iTrader: (1)

I had the same problem and couldn't get the lock off. I took mine to a tire place and they got it off with no problems.

Eva01

iTrader: (1)

I eventually had to get mine cut off with a weld cutter.

Eva01

kanyonkid

iTrader: (33)

i put up a thread like this last week, i used a 12point 19mm socket and hammered it on... they came right out, except it would take 10min to get the lug out of the socket to do the next one!!

X91EVO

iTrader: (17)

yea I was looking for a solution other than hammering on a socket^^

but I ended up taking it to a shop and they did that anyway