Hey guys,

I'm a brand new owner of a 350z, but unfortunately the day after buying my car from a dealership, I got a flat tire. This wouldn't be an issue typically, but there are locking lug nuts on the vehicle, and I cannot find out the manufacturer of them. Also, the wheels are the car are iForged, so I would rather not have to go through the hassle of having my rims ruined in anyway. Another issue is that the rear tires lugs stick out past the wheel itself, but on the front tires, they are much smaller and risk scuffing up the rims pretty badly.

I need some help in finding the manufacturer, or possible a route to take on how to get these off. I have attached some pictures, as well as links to items I already purchased and do not even come close to fitting. The size of the key needed from point to point is roughly .56'' and they are black in color. Any help is greatly appreciated and thank you guys in advance!!!!

Too small: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-TUNER-LUG-...675c83&vxp=mtr

Too big: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-DUPLEX-TUN...11eb89&vxp=mtr

 

Have you tried a 1/2" drive extension?

 

Yep, too big as well. It seems the 3/8 one might be a close fit, so I will give that a try.

Any other help is greatly appreciated and thanks for the reply.

 

Find a socket that is just a tad smaller then the lug nut . Hammer it on the lug nut. You may have to grind the outer side of the socket to fit inside the wheel. Then use a rachet to loosen them. I've done this many times. Its a pain but will work.

 

Why not go to lowes, home depot, harbor freight, etc. and find a cheap hex or torx socket that fits? If it is slightly too big just hammer it in there - you might burn through a few of them but its better than the risk of damaging expensive wheels.

Or better yet - go back to the dealer and make them fix the situation since they didnt supply a key.

 

I will say this, put the other 4 lugs on, torque them to 80ft-lb and then try to remove the locking one. If the other 4 are still on, then leave them on.

JB weld a tool/socket into the lug and then go to town. Worst case is the jb weld breaks and you just chip it off. Use it on the inside so you use compression forces.

 

Whatever you do.... make sure it's not this.