#1: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: motormania007, Location: CoventryPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:41 pm ---- Hiya, is it possible to get hold of a replacement wheel locking nut as my existing has worn and it will not allow me to remove two of my locking wheel bolts, I have tried to look at smacking an oversized socket onto it but it does not seem to have any effect, and in the event of getting a puncture in a rear tyre I will have problems,
Any advice would be gratefully received.
I have one of the locking bolts that I have removed successfully so if a picture needs to be added I can upload one to give you chaps an idea of what locking bolts I have.
Cheers Pete
#2: Re: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: shell-vt, Location: durhamPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:58 pm ---- what does the locking nut or bolt look like?
#3: Re: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: crocdino, Location: LeedsPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 5:20 pm ---- If they're the Pug bolts I'd forget them and use a normal bolt. I've never known any bolts to be as crap/soft.
Find someone with a Dynomec to remove the old ones.
#4: Re: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: motormania007, Location: CoventryPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:16 am ---- Here are two pictures of one of the locking bolts
#5: Re: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: Uz, Location: No Man's LandPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:58 am ---- The only way to remove those is with a reverse socket. You can pick up a lazer set for about £20. Works everytime.
#6: Re: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: kwakzx7r, Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:16 am ---- Take them all off and bin the lot. Nowadays every car has alloys and unless there mega expensive wheels or you live in a hell hole the chances of them being nicked are slim to zero. Just binned them from mine and the wifes car after a similar experience.
#7: Re: worn locking wheel bolt key Author: paulspug, Location: Spalding lincolnshirePosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:50 am ---- had the same problem on my last gti.I just superglued a socket on them to get them off. Wouldnt bother with locking wheel nuts as if some one wants your wheels they will get them .
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