What happens if I lost my locking wheel nut key?

It’s always the way that you never realise you’re without your vehicle’s locking wheel nut key until you end up with a puncture. Visit your local dealership who may be able to provide a spare key, or use a master key to remove the nut. Visiting your local tyre garage who may be able to drill or cut the nut off.

Where is the lug nut key?

The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one. It’s a good idea to always make sure that you get your wheel lock key back whenever your wheels are removed.

Do I need a locking wheel nut key?

A locking wheel nut key is needed if you are looking to get your tyres changed and would need to be provided to the National Tyres and Autocare branch staff. This is only relevant if your wheels have locking wheel nuts. Without the locking wheel nut key, you will be unable to have your tyres changed.

Can garages remove locking wheel nuts?

Locking nuts are sold with a code, so owners can order a new key from the maker. If you don’t have the code, garages have tools able to remove most nuts. Breakdown organisations such as the AA and RAC can also usually help.

What to do if you lose the key to your lug nuts?

Solve the problem of a lost key to your locking lug nuts. You’ve got fancy wheels with locking wheel locks (special keyed lug nuts), and now you’ve lost the key. Forget about grinders and chisels. Pick up a locking lug nut remover set (from an auto parts store or $20 from amazon.com) and pop the socket onto your ratchet or impact wrench.

How do you remove a dead lug nut from a socket?

There are a few ways to get that dead locking nut out so you can use the socket again: Try sticking a screwdriver, chisel or a “straight-punch” style tool into the top of the socket and hammering it toward the locking lug nut.

What do you do when you lose your wheel lock key?

You’ve got fancy wheels with locking wheel locks (special keyed lug nuts), and now you’ve lost the key. Forget about grinders and chisels. Pick up a locking lug nut remover set (from an auto parts store or $20 from amazon.com) and pop the socket onto your ratchet or impact wrench.

What are lug nuts and how do they work?

Lug nuts hold your wheel to your car, so you’ll need to take them off to change a tire or work on your suspension. That’s easy unless one of your lug nuts is a special “locking type.” Oh, yours is?