Help Removal of wheel locks without the key
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Removal of wheel locks without the key
What's the easiest way to remove tuner aftermarket wheel locks without the key and without damaging aluminum wheels? Like if someone were an idiot and misplaced a key without knowing the brand or key code for said wheel locks? Not calling any names...
I know the "quick freeze" method but it may damage my wheels and studs and I'd like something safer. It doesn't matter if the locks themselves are destroyed because they will need to be replaced anyway.
I pondered if this question should be posted, then I reasoned that locks have never kept a thief from being a thief, they only keep an honest man honest. Meaning that the information isn't going to assist thieves because they already know this stuff and if you aren't a thief you won't turn to a life of crime because you know how to remove wheel locks.
Help is appreciated.
I know the "quick freeze" method but it may damage my wheels and studs and I'd like something safer. It doesn't matter if the locks themselves are destroyed because they will need to be replaced anyway.
I pondered if this question should be posted, then I reasoned that locks have never kept a thief from being a thief, they only keep an honest man honest. Meaning that the information isn't going to assist thieves because they already know this stuff and if you aren't a thief you won't turn to a life of crime because you know how to remove wheel locks.
Help is appreciated.
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Best bet is to take it to a shop, have them drill it out and re-tap the rotor if necessary. This happed to me once with a bent lug, the shop took 3 hours to get the damn thing out.
BY NO MEANS should you ever have to cut up a wheel like that just to get a lug out.
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Why do i feel like this is isn't true about any shop can remove them. it's a wheel lock for a reason I know my gorilla lock has different sizes and theres no universal socket.
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Try this, Amazon.com: Gator Grip' Socket - 5/16" - 13/16" Plus 8mm - 21mm: Home…
and they have them at Walmart.
and they have them at Walmart.
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Try this, Amazon.com: Gator Grip' Socket - 5/16" - 13/16" Plus 8mm - 21mm: Home…
and they have them at Walmart.
and they have them at Walmart.
Hammering a 17mm socket on there is probably the best way.
EDIT: I just checked; the ID of the lug opening on my wheel is only .875" and the smaller size Gator Grip socket has an OD of 1".
Last edited by Black Betty; 05-18-2010 at 10:55 PM.
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Call the company that made the lugs and see if they have a solution to identify which key you need and order a replacement or perhaps something like this from Wilmar or CTA http://www.brandsport.com/gorewhloke.html
Last edited by RedG37SNC; 05-19-2010 at 12:32 AM.
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Call the company that made the lugs and see if they have a solution to identify which key you need and order a replacement or perhaps something like this from Wilmar or CTA Wheel Lock Keys & Lug Nut Removers: Brandsport.com
Amazon.com: EMERG. LUG NUT REMOVER SCKT SET--1/2" DR.: Automotive