question??

[gabilangabby]

the key to my locking lug nut (flat tire) is cracked!! i cant get the tire off... whats my next step??

[Ldub]

the key to my locking lug nut (flat tire) is cracked!! i cant get the tire off... whats my next step??

Open up the yellow pages to Auto Parts vendors & start calling around until you find one that has a wheel lock removal socket...but you'll need an air impact wrench to turn it fast enough.
Or, if that's not a possibility, call tire stores until you find one that can remove locking lug nuts.

[etlsport]

do you have the little bag the key came in? should have some info in it on how to order a new one, you will need the lock id number, which should be on a card with your wheel locks.. if not i would call mcgard, who makes the wheel locks and ask them what to do... 1-800-444-5847

[gabilangabby]

thanks!! and i do have the bag that they came in....im gonna call them up now.

[tysamigo]

As soon as I get some more $$ I'm gonna send more to vehicross.info.

I just love this group! :)

You learn something new everyday in here...

[johnnyapollo]

What we used to do is sacrifice a socket by driving it onto the wheel lock with a hammer - spin it off and replace with a new set. I'm not sure how much they're going to charge for a replacment socket key - lotta times you can buy a whole set cheaper - just food for thought.

-- John

[etlsport]

if you have your id number (5 digit number on the card) the cost is 14.50 for a key and 7.50 for a lock

[circmand]

I recently had my lug lost by a mechanic. I got a new set of four on line for $19 I think.

[gabilangabby]

i think im gonna go lock-less.... that way, if im in the middle of nowhere, i can get it off and use the donut.