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removing locking wheel nuts
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:47 pm
by Ant_6n
right first off im not going to try and nick someones wheels
, theres a modded polo at a scrappy near me and theres a nice set of bbs alloys on it but they have got locking wheel nuts on, and it doesnt have the key, was wondering if any one had any tips or tricks to get them off. if you want to pm me just in case anyone (thief etc.) else reads this or whatever.
cheers Ant
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:53 pm
by inder
Do you know which type of locking nut is fitted? If VW type, can get a key from VW dealer to match ?
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:57 pm
by Ant_6n
i dont think it is a vw one its got the smooth outer so i cant fit a socket on but its got like a pattern in the middle to fit the right socket on.
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:06 am
by inder
Sounds like a McGard one, random key in a wavey star kind of pattern
No idea m8!
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:07 am
by Ant_6n
yep thats the boyo, dammit!!!
looks like a hammer n chisel
cheers mate
Ant
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:12 am
by mysteryboy
I had this problem when I was changing my alloys over. Luckily I bought a set of ebay which were identical to the ones I needed & poped 3 of them off. Was left with one where I tried the chizzle trick. I took it to a mechanic who welded it off. Now... You could buy locking nut removal kit which will set you back about £20 if I remember correctly & flog it afterwards.
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:38 pm
by Giorgio
I think it was on a lesser polo forum where they said you file down the sides and then use an ajustable spanner to remove it.
Dont count on this but check club polo
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:57 pm
by Ant_6n
the wheel nuts are recessed so i dont think ill be able to get a spanner in there, and i'll check on club polo
cheers Ant