Wheel Locking Nuts (Help?)

FreddieM

I have a workmate at work who has a car puncture and the wheel locking nut is rounded. Is there any way we can get a replacement locking nut so that we can help her out. Breakdown company has quoted an astronomical price to fix the problem So any advice wuld be appreciated

mikey72

These always get a good review
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_196491_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

Wig

Use the above tool, (hope it has a tapered thread aswell... it dosn't mention that it has or not)
Before doing it make sure the other 3 studs on the wheel are as tight as @#$%, it will make it easier to remove the locked one.

An alternative is to hammer a slightly smaller size socket onto what you have.


When he has it off, tell him to go to the dealership and buy 4 standard wheel studs and throw these useless wheel lockers in the bin. :doh:

missile

Beg borrow or buy an electric car pump to get her going> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-Car-Electric-Pump-Air-Compressor-Tire-Inflator_W0QQitemZ110483207438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item19b94ff50e

and take it to nearest friendly car tyre franchise.

haggisAThome

rac patrols have the tools to remove them , do you have rac cover ?

jeannieblue

haggisAThome wrote: »

rac patrols have the tools to remove them , do you have rac cover ?

Re your 'sig'... guess its been boring lately as i've not been about as much ..

OP - ditch the locking wheel nuts - if someone wants your wheels they'll get them anyway, regardless.

Hintza

Wig wrote: »

An alternative is to hammer a slightly smaller size socket onto what you have.

Just had to do that on the new car. Pain in the backside these things.

haggisAThome

jeannieblue wrote: »

Re your 'sig'... guess its been boring lately as i've not been about as much ..

hi jeannie

yeh sorry , been working my nuts off :eek: