help!!!

emmyvm7 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 06:59 PM

I'm in need of buying some new tires soon but I no longer have the wheel lock to remove my lugs and I dont know how else to get my rims off to fit the new tires off. I've been looking online and I can't seem to find any site that sells the lock without the lugs. I have a set of Motegi DP6 2361 rims. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Discount Tire Direct · Sep 3rd, 2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by emmyvm7

I'm in need of buying some new tires soon but I no longer have the wheel lock to remove my lugs and I don’t know how else to get my rims off to fit the new tires off. I've been looking online and I can't seem to find any site that sells the lock without the lugs. I have a set of Motegi DP6 2361 rims. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Have you checked with your local tire shop to see if they could remove the old wheel locks? They may have some extra lock keys laying around in the shop area. Also most shops have a special wheel lock removal kit for these types of emergencies.
A couple tricks that have worked in the past are to hammer a socket over the lock and using air gun to loosen the lock. You may end up breaking a socket or two. But it works more times than not. Another way is to spot weld a standard lug nut on the end of the lock and remove them that way. Keep in mind both tricks may end up damaging the wheels.

Good luck!!!

emmyvm7 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Discount Tire Direct

Have you checked with your local tire shop to see if they could remove the old wheel locks? They may have some extra lock keys laying around in the shop area. Also most shops have a special wheel lock removal kit for these types of emergencies.
A couple tricks that have worked in the past are to hammer a socket over the lock and using air gun to loosen the lock. You may end up breaking a socket or two. But it works more times than not. Another way is to spot weld a standard lug nut on the end of the lock and remove them that way. Keep in mind both tricks may end up damaging the wheels.

Good luck!!!

Thanks for the help I'm gonna go check out my local shop when i get a chance just to check if they have any extras.

Discount Tire Direct · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:03 PM

Anytime emmyvm7.

Let me know how it goes.

emmyvm7 · Sep 28th, 2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Discount Tire Direct

Anytime emmyvm7.

Let me know how it goes.

Ok so I ended up having to go in to the tire shop earlier than i had planned. I ended up with a flat tire :/
I asked my mom if her friend had the key for her lug nuts since she has aftermarket rims and she said she did. Luckily, it was the same key as the ones I have on my car and i was able to get my car into the shop to get the flat fixed. While I was there, I asked if they knew where I would be able to find a key like the one that my mom's friend let me borrow and they checked the shop and their catalog and they couldnt find a match. I ended up buying a new set with a new key and now I'm all set and ready to go with any future tire issues. Once again, thanks for the help.

Discount Tire Direct · Sep 28th, 2009, 06:51 PM

That's good to hear. I'm glad everything worked out for you. If you can, call the store and see if they can order you in an extra key incase the original gets misplaced.