rst-s1

Hello, need to get a tyre replaced and have lost locking wheel nut key

Been to ford and they wasn't any help what so ever, been told you can usually get them off using another socket to force it of? but with the ST nut its not possible because of the size of it?

Been looking at getting key from ebay etc but they all seem different....

Any info would be great or happy to pay someone to come get them off.
(i will buy new set)

located newton abbot, Devon

Thanks

STeve

iTrader: (11)

most quailty tyre firms have a unlocking socket, but be aware it normally destroys them doing it so either buy a new set ready or dont bother replacing with a locking one

rst-s1

Been to 3 different tyre firms but all said the tools they have are not suitable..
Be getting new set either way.

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

Good luck, when my local garage over tightened the locking nuts on my st, the key broke when trying to undo them. Car was with them for 2 days while they got them off, they also scratched the wheels quite a bit so they needed refurbishing too! There is no space between the locking nut and the bolt hole to fit a normal removal tool on to.

RichieST

iTrader: (2)

I think in the end they had to weld another nut on top of them to get them off.

rst-s1

Yeah this seem so be the case for me, luckily my wheels are due to be refurbed so not too fussed if slightly damaged. maybe the firms i tried know this the case too tho!