So Ive lost my wheel lock-nut key.....

[sukebe]

Yep, somehow among the pile of crap in the garage I have lost the wheel lock-nut key. Anyone know where I can get a new one???? How the hell am I supposed to get my wheels off????

[Jmac]

Dub has a master kit mate, take it along and find out what number it is. Then order a newwy.
Jmac

[Mischa]

yep theres a dozen or so different ones, just go to a dealership and they'll determine which one it is and hten charge you 30$ for a new one lol.

[sukebe]

cheers guys. Typical of the stealer, $30 for something that should cost $3

[jayjay]

i dunno... price for insurance, but also, spline bits and sockets etc are nearly that much for good quality ones anyway...

lol at mischa's first hand experience

[kokolaymm]

Hey,
Just take to any suspension tyre shop and they will be able to take it off in seconds.
Regards

[fuzion]

Hey,
Just take to any suspension tyre shop and they will be able to take it off in seconds.
Regards

or if you have exp get a socket you dont really want no more or buy another one, smack it on with a hammer a couple times and it'll come off when you undo it.

the oem vw ones are useless.

get mcgard. theres no other locknut that can compare

[Vee-Dub]

I Tried That with my VW Lock Nuts, But the outer casing bit is designed to spin so the socket just spins on the nut,

[Peter Jones]

You couls always try Matt's approach

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=10618&highlight=wheel+grinder

Pete

[jayjay]

buy a big chrome spline and hammer it into the centre (if it's a spline?)?

cutting the wheel off would also be acceptable