Breaking wheel lock damage wheel?
10-17-2007, 05:32 AM
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Breaking wheel lock damage wheel?
Well somehow I can't find my wheel lock key to save my life. My car is going into the shop next week and I need to have the wheel lock key and probably will go to Les Schwab to get them removed. Buying another key set and paying for the removal (10 a corner) isn't the prob. I was just wondering if they will damage my wheels or anything in the process that's what I'm wondering about. If anyone has had this experience let me know.
10-17-2007, 05:42 AM
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I don't know if this is the way it's normally done, but in some cases where the side of the lug can't be gripped they drill a hole into the head of it an put in big screw extractor into it. Shouldn't touch the wheel at all. I guess if the lug can be gripped externally a visegrip could be used.
10-17-2007, 06:53 AM
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thank you jesus! I found it in a tiny nook in my car just sitting there pretty....lol ahhh but thanks for the info I'm putting it in my safe every time now
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11-03-2007, 11:20 PM
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take it to les schwab they told me it would cost 10 bucks a wheel to break one. they have a generic sized lug and just place it over the current one and pound until it fits then turn. it might scratch your wheel though cause of the pounding
11-03-2007, 11:34 PM
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Just do like a thief would do, place a deep well socket just bigger than the lug nut and tap it on with a hammer and then use a breaker bar or ratchet with a long extension. Kinda a pain in the buTTocks area, bur this is how thieves do it, I was told this by a cop here in Burque.
11-05-2007, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Good that you found them bro because the GT-S has such a small spot for the lug nuts so you probly will get some scratches if they tried to break the lock loose.
If you're in no rush, you can order a new one.
http://www.mcgard.com/custserv/auto_parts.asp#wheel
Some shops may even have them in stock.
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Thank you for all the input. I went to America's tire today and they did an awesome job removing my locks. I purchased Gorilla locks to replace my old Mcguard locks.
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