PLZ HELP! must take out wheel asap, weird lug nuts!!

[maku_gx]

hey thereI bought this car a year ago, and I wasn't able to use it cuz it needed lots of work.now I'm about to finish it and I want to take out the wheels cuz I test-drifted the car and i wasted the wheels.I learned that I didn't get the wheels key, so I'm screwed. I cant find a key to fit this and I don't know what to do.

anyone have any ideas?picture the ideas the best possible so its understandable.thanks! ^^

here some pics of the fup lug nut

[98s14inaz]

That looks like the ones from Vatozone...er...Autozone. Just buy a set, use the key to get them off.

[maku_gx]

ok ill try thatim surprised no one else replied with ideas thou.thanks dude!

[gumby74]

If that does not work, check out the local tire and wheel places. Discount Tire or mom and pop wheel shops. If they have a key, they may charge you a few bucks to take them off, just make sure to have lug nuts to replace them once they are removed.I have had to do that a couple of times. It's a bit time consuming, but cheap in the long run.

[Slipstream]

They make a tool set ($20 at Pep Boys). It's 2 different sized sockets with reversed threading. You just hammer the right one on, turn it counter-clockwise with a breaker bar. You might have to tap them on, turn , them hit them on harder to turn again. Works great though, used it this past spring on my eclipse.

[maku_gx]

They make a tool set ($20 at Pep Boys). It's 2 different sized sockets with reversed threading. You just hammer the right one on, turn it counter-clockwise with a breaker bar. You might have to tap them on, turn , them hit them on harder to turn again. Works great though, used it this past spring on my eclipse.

hey thanks a lot for the feedback.

I'll go check it out today.hopefully ill find it.

[r3v_v3ng3]

try to see if a 3/8 or 1/2 inch extension fits in there. if so, hammer it in and loosen it. then just punch the extension out

[240TJ]

I had those same wheel locks on a civic I acquired about 3 years ago. I found the key at my local Autozone. If you have trouble finding that key let me know. I still have mine some where around the house I can mail it if you like. Good luck.

[maku_gx]

I had those same wheel locks on a civic I acquired about 3 years ago. I found the key at my local Autozone. If you have trouble finding that key let me know. I still have mine some where around the house I can mail it if you like. Good luck.

oh wow! yes please!you're even in the same state. If its ok with you I'll come pick it up. I'm trying to finish my car this weekend so I can actually go to work on monday.

I'm going to summit point WVA in a few minutes for a Lexus event I was invited to.

anyway, try hitting me up at makushikun my AIM

thanks everyone for the ideas. I'm about to be done with this. if can't get the key ill try what r3v_v3ng3 said.

thank you!!6-28-08

[maku_gx]

well this guy never replied, but it dosnt matter cuz i found the key..somewhere inside my car ^_^I know, you wanna hit me badbut im a very distracted person.oh wellthanks anyway for the ideas

[EstoMax]

haha.. good work. i was about to recommend that to you, because it seems mighty stupid to not have the key in the car in case you get a flat (for the person who owned the car b4 u)

Marko

[Goldeneagle]

well this guy never replied, but it dosnt matter cuz i found the key..somewhere inside my car ^_^I know, you wanna hit me badbut im a very distracted person.oh wellthanks anyway for the ideas

Good thing you found the key. Now it is time you learn what you are dealing with. Wikipedia article on Torx

[maku_gx]

Good thing you found the key. Now it is time you learn what you are dealing with. Wikipedia article on Torx

yeah actually, i knew these torx.I tried em, but they dont fit in place.the real key is different...also, itd be sorta stupid to make a special -anti-theft key so it would look like SOME OTHER tool you can find.

[racersonly2004]

the 1st guy (98s14inaz) is right those are autozone locks and they do still sell them but there are about 5 diff patterns i recomend taking a photo or realy good look at your locks pattern and mach it up with the ones they have to choose from

[maku_gx]

the 1st guy (98s14inaz) is right those are autozone locks and they do still sell them but there are about 5 diff patterns i recomend taking a photo or realy good look at your locks pattern and mach it up with the ones they have to choose from

yeahhh...probably i should SAY AGAIN, that I already FOUND THE KEY and I'm set.

thank you for your feedback though. It is appreciated.(i didnt caps to be rude, but so theyre more visible for the other ppl who are gonna come later n read)