Reverse thread wheel lock remover any good?
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The guys in the shop use something similar and it works like a champ. The one they prefer is the one that looks like the above picture.
I assume you considered replacing the key. Dealer (if factory supplied) or manufacturer directly. I purchased a Gorilla brand replacement for my son on eBay.
As for the tool you listed, no experienced but have heard people have luck just using an a slightly over sized socket and hammering it on (not sure that would be too good for the bearings)
As for the tool you listed, no experienced but have heard people have luck just using an a slightly over sized socket and hammering it on (not sure that would be too good for the bearings)
Just do what the crooks do. Hammer a harbor freight socket on it and unscrew it.
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Just do what the crooks do. Hammer a harbor freight socket on it and unscrew it.
First choice before buying anything new.
Just do what the crooks do. Hammer a harbor freight socket on it and unscrew it.
First choice before buying anything new.
Maybe check with the last place you bought tires. They might pull them and replace with lugnuts you provide, all for free. Or check out America's Tire/Discount Tire to do that and a rotation for you. I was in one getting my tires rebalanced last week and they did a repair and rotation for free for a woman who bought her tires elsewhere. They were upfront with her and told her she had 10k miles left on her current tires and made recommendations for replacements when the time came. Talk about customer service!
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The hammered on socket works great.
I tried using the ones pictured above (got them at SEARS), and I didn't have much luck. My locks were the ones with a round chromed edge that had a recessed "key". These would not bite into the round edge.
I ended up having a garage remove them, they charged $93.
I ended up having a garage remove them, they charged $93.
Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
I tried using the ones pictured above (got them at SEARS), and I didn't have much luck. My locks were the ones with a round chromed edge that had a recessed "key". These would not bite into the round edge.
I ended up having a garage remove them, they charged $93.
I had good luck with the socket method on this style. I think mine were McGard or something along those lines. I still don't know where the key ended up.
I tried using the ones pictured above (got them at SEARS), and I didn't have much luck. My locks were the ones with a round chromed edge that had a recessed "key". These would not bite into the round edge.
I ended up having a garage remove them, they charged $93.
I had good luck with the socket method on this style. I think mine were McGard or something along those lines. I still don't know where the key ended up.
Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
I tried using the ones pictured above (got them at SEARS), and I didn't have much luck. My locks were the ones with a round chromed edge that had a recessed "key". These would not bite into the round edge.
I ended up having a garage remove them, they charged $93.
My locks are of the same type
I tried using the ones pictured above (got them at SEARS), and I didn't have much luck. My locks were the ones with a round chromed edge that had a recessed "key". These would not bite into the round edge.
I ended up having a garage remove them, they charged $93.
My locks are of the same type
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