i took my wheels off today and when i was putting it back on, the wheel lock lug nut shattered. i plan to call the dealership and make them pay to replace it because it has to count as a defect (my 2005 is still under warrenty). i didn't even use an airtool. i just twisted really hard with both hands and it shattered (and i'm a skinny guy). i'm sure the stealership will try to not pay for it. how should i bring this up to them. any advice is greatly appreciated. also, i'm concern if they can remove it at all, not too much of that lug is left.

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My friends car just did the same thing , dam that sucked trying to remove the broken lock.

 

Probably the most they will do for you is to get the locking nut off the car. You'll have to reorder a new key.

 

your wheels are dirty

 

and i'll clean them as soon as i get the damn wheel lock off

 

This is unbelievable.. That's some weaksauce metal...

 

The Wheel Lock Key Broke on me this weekend. Was changing out my 20's to put my stocks on for the upcoming winter and on the last wheel it just cracked. Luckily Autozone happen to have the same locks and key. Took the key out put my old key in the box and walked rite up out of there. WOO WOO!

 

OEM wheel locks are probably made from pig iron in China. Its what I would expect.

 

If you weren't using a torque wrench to tighten, then you were probably using way too much force.

I destroyed a McGard wheel lock because I cranked down on it hard. Once I started using a torque wrench, I realized how over-board I was going.

 

Thats a *****. At least the rims didn't crack. I have a friend that has cracked three stock rims.

 

^I was thinking the same thing. I'd love to only have a lock crack on me

 

^^lol

 

 

i took my car in this morning and they took care of it right away without charge. needless to say i'm pleasantly surprised.

 

WOW...they actually took care of the problem, and did not charge you?
Amazing, almost unbelievable from a Nissan dealership.
I'm glad it all worked out for you.