wheel problems

[hungryjoseph]

My friend threw my wheel key away. Don't ask about it. Is there any way I can get these wheels off? The key is like... a special shape that goes inside the lug, like a special shaped part of the rachet that goes inside the socket. I bought them at advanced auto for 30$

[Dattebayo]

Dude, I have the exact same thing. Its like a triangle shape with weird dots on the corners?

[R6_240sx]

You're going to have to go ask around at ur local auto shops (specifically wheel shops).

It took me 2 hours before I finally got mine, I literally went from place to place before one guy quietly told me a wheel shop where I can get one, but to keep my mouth shut. I got raped on the wheel lock too ($15!!!). I gave him the money and he literally put it in his pocket and said thanks.

My other choice was to get my lugs broken off and get a new set, which is what all the other shops told me. The reason why is because they're not suppose to sell the locks alone (duh) and when u buy a new set, they'll record ur information down so if u ever lose it again they can verify it and order another lock.

Hope this helps, I had the same problem too when the previous owner gave me the wrong wheel lock.

[VirginiaPS13]

Snap-On and I believe Mac also make special tools for removing locking lug nuts. Its pretty much a socket with crazy ridges inside, you hammer it onto ur lug nut and it grips it and takes it off.

[R6_240sx]

http://www.google.com/search?q...fox-a

Buying snap-on tools is going to cost more than getting a new set of lugs, LOL.

[srpowered240sx]

yeah, but charging buddies 10 bucks to remove lugs that otherwise would be have to be cut off and you would make the money back eventually.

[SeVa-S13]

Generic locking sets typically only have a few keys per brand. Try local wheel shops as they have tons of keys sitting in a drawer. Bring 'em a 6 pack and hope they've got the one you need... or go buy another set from Vatozone that has the same key.

[VirginiaPS13]

Buying snap-on tools is going to cost more than getting a new set of lugs, LOL.

Your right, but at least you wont have to worry about it breaking and you will have them if you ever need them again.Sorry I have just been spoiled by Snap-on quality, as my dad sells Snap-on, I have a huge rolling Tool box..LOL

[R6_240sx]

[yokota180sx]

**** snop oni break more of their **** than crafstman

[VirginiaPS13]

Sorry yokota, but im gonna have to raise the flag on that on.F**k Bob Villa and his $hitty a$$ Tools

[yokota180sx]

umi use snap on at workand crafstman on my cars

i have only broken one ratchet from craftsman

i have broke (not everything, but everythign i can remember)2 1/2 in ratches4 1/4 inch ratchetsat least 6 random socketsbent a wrench headbroke 8 apex socketsetc etc etc

the same tools were then gotten from my car (craftsman)and used to do the same job

[VirginiaPS13]

That sucksHonestly no matter what you use, your gonna end up breaking something.But IMHO I think Snap-on's quality is far above any other tool manufacturer.But my opinion is bias b/c Snap-On puts food on my families table.

[yokota180sx]

yeah well

snap on is harder to get ahold of when it breaksi have to wait for someone to come to me, instead of going down the street to sears if something breaksplus snap on is selective on what they replace, sears isntas long as its a hand tool, its free

plus its a 1/4 the price....with hte same warranty

That sucksHonestly no matter what you use, your gonna end up breaking something.But IMHO I think Snap-on's quality is far above any other tool manufacturer.But my opinion is bias b/c Snap-On puts food on my families table.

[VirginiaPS13]

Well actually the "dealer" maybe selective as to what they replace, Snap-On has a lifetime warranty on all hand tools(Will either fix or replace)! If you have a good dealer its a different story. My dad will exchange "non Snap-on Tools" to his good customers, and not only that will come and exchange or repair broken tools that day! So no driving to Sears. And lets face it if you work at a garage as most people do that own these tools, would just borrow one from someone else instead of stoping what they are doing and driving to Sears!! But I do agree with you on the price, they are hella expensive

[hungryjoseph]

Dude, I have the exact same thing. Its like a triangle shape with weird dots on the corners?

hey i got it off... thanks for offering the help.