Never buy locking lug nuts!!

pearsont74 · Aug 3rd, 2003, 09:59 AM

I bought a set of locking lug nuts from advance auto (discount auto) and the lock key that fits in the rachet stripping on me and now I cant get the lug nut off...Im beyond pissed!!!!
If anyone has any solution to help me get these off so I can throw them at the manager of this store...Id appreciate it.

Token Moron · Aug 3rd, 2003, 10:05 AM

ok, so u have the reverse lug right? where the "key" goes inside of the lug nut as opposed to the outside? i have those, and the key is kinda stripping and its making me nervous as hell too

B14SXTreme · Aug 3rd, 2003, 10:49 AM

if you have one that goes on the inside try using a 3/8's drive extenstion or 1/2' extenstion sometimes it works some times it doesn't

Katana200sx · Aug 3rd, 2003, 11:40 AM

get a socket that kinda goes around the lug but doesnt go right over it and beat it on there. thats what we did on my friend's car when one of his lugs stripped.

Centurion · Aug 3rd, 2003, 12:14 PM

The trick is to use a 12 point socket that is a hair too small and pound it on. Then just unscrew.

Bumpin · Aug 3rd, 2003, 12:55 PM

Get that gator grip socket. Its suppose to take care of things like that. Try it out. What do you got to lose?

BFinlay · Aug 3rd, 2003, 03:31 PM

go to a local goodyear or other tire store. they have a tool made for just that reason.

Psch91 · Aug 3rd, 2003, 05:36 PM

Wait, if they are that easy to remove, why would you get them in the first place? Arent they supposed to keep people from taking them off and stealing the wheel? I dont see the point if its that easy to bypass.

Token Moron · Aug 3rd, 2003, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by Psch91
Wait, if they are that easy to remove, why would you get them in the first place? Arent they supposed to keep people from taking them off and stealing the wheel? I dont see the point if its that easy to bypass.

well, its not THAT easy, and when ppl try to jack the wheels, they usually dont bring the right tools

**chimmike** · Aug 3rd, 2003, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by pearsont74
I bought a set of locking lug nuts from advance auto (discount auto)

that was your first mistake.

Katana200sx · Aug 3rd, 2003, 08:11 PM

its not as easy as you think. you have to beat the socket on then hope it works then beat the lugnut out of the socket.

rice rocket (soon) · Aug 3rd, 2003, 09:33 PM

if you have a welder weld on a nut and oull out the old, socket and rachet and you'll be alright!!!, when i co-oped at a ford dealer, there where like a 1000 different variations, some being just a fraction of an inch different

pearsont74 · Aug 4th, 2003, 06:18 AM

ok...update..I finlly got them off and will go and throw them at the manager today

It took a long time but I have to bang the key on the lug and keep working it.
Tip : never buy Rally lock lug nuts.
I looked at Gorilla and those look pretty good but for now I'm sticking with just plain lugs (if someone steals them I have insurance coverage that I pay an arm and leg for)

sentrapower93 · Aug 4th, 2003, 07:08 AM

look into the spine drive type locking lug nuts made by mcgard or gorilla. these are much better imo since the key goes around the outside of the lug, reducing any chance of breakage or stripping...

Adam · Aug 4th, 2003, 07:15 AM

Gorilla are the kind that come from the tire rack when you order them with your wheels.