bababongles Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Oops. Can't find my locking wheel nut ( don't ask!!) Well guys, best offer from my local performance garage mate and owner is to weld onto said nut(s) and remove that way. Big issue, it will mark the alloys around that area. Obviously looked via Google, but anyone had same problem with a satisfactory outcome before I commit?? Any help appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 There is a special tool for removing these that has a coarse anti clockwise thread that bites into the bolt to undo it. Welding would be an absolute last resort. Sometimes hammering an old tight fit socket on will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wiltshire Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Oops,, I was in this situation not long ago and tried the removal tool etc but the nut had a collar that spins freely stopping them from being stolen. Might be worth ringing your local dealer to ask if they have a master key set to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Find an (old) socket that almost fits over the locking nut. Hammer it on. Use a breaker bar to remove. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure350z Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Go to your local Nissan dealership, they have a copy of every locking nut key for the cars they have sold and they'll let you try them all until you find the one that fits and then order it through them for around £20. I did this a couple of years ago as a mechanic lost my original. When I went to my local dealer, they gave me 3 boxes of lucking nut keys, each one had about 30 different keys in it. Each box was for a different brand of locking nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Go to your local Nissan dealership, they have a copy of every locking nut key for the cars they have sold and they'll let you try them all until you find the one that fits and then order it through them for around £20. I did this a couple of years ago as a mechanic lost my original. When I went to my local dealer, they gave me 3 boxes of lucking nut keys, each one had about 30 different keys in it. Each box was for a different brand of locking nut. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yeah mate in work has a tool specifically for this as leonk said. He took mine off in like 5 mins then I replaced them there and then but probably pretty expensive the tool (wish I could remember the name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffmac Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The AA and RAC carry a tool to remove locknuts without the key. They use an impact drive and it basically forms to the shape of the locknut (had to get them out to one of my old cars as the lock nut was chewed and wouldn't grip). If you have cover with either give them a ring, although you may have to tell them you have a flat tyre to get them to send someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 So there's 2 options. 1/ Local Nissan Dealer, borrow their box of keys. Try until you find the correct one then buy a new one from them @ C£20. 2/ Go to any decent local tyre place who will have a locking nut removal tool. (Takes only as long as to remove a normal nut!!). Go to Nissan Dealer and buy a new nut @ C£5. You might want to get all of the locking nuts removed and replace them for 'normal' wheel nuts - unless you live in/frequently leave your car in dodgy areas. The locking wheel nuts Nissan use are actually known for breaking (McGuard Germany I think they are) so you might want to look at option 2/ I don't think wheel/tyre theft is as prevalent these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yeah mate in work has a tool specifically for this as leonk said. He took mine off in like 5 mins then I replaced them there and then but probably pretty expensive the tool (wish I could remember the name) I think they cunningly called it: Locking wheel nut removal tool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 If its a McGard, which it looks like, send them a photo and they will match it and send you a new key, worked for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraziekatz1 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 It's half term....go park up near a park, some kid will have them off for you in 5 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 OMG I think I actually have that key!!! Message me your EMail I'll send you a pic. I still have the key and 3 locking nuts that I removed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 And when you've got them off, go throw them in the bin and put normal nuts on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaveney Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 This had to have all x 4 drilled out as they were put on too tight by the garage . Alan And when you've got them off, go throw them in the bin and put normal nuts on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) <img src="" /> Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk I'm too dumb to post pix Edited October 26, 2015 by Floydbax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveallen1999 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 One of the my OEM locking wheel nuts either broke or unscrewed itself on one of track days. Tightened up to 115nm. I prefer after market ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababongles Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thanks so much guys. Appreciate all your suggestions and advice. All going to be taken on board before the 'welding' scenario! ( well, perhaps not the park one! Although........ I'll post up when the're off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababongles Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Update! Locking nuts off!! Cost me £20 Couldn't argue with that, even though it took about 10 mins, if that. 'tools for the job' eh? Yeap, called in County Tyres, couldn't help, no tools for the job. Didn't expect that, but they kindly sent me to another dealer who did! Oversize special sockets, hammered on ( wasn't keen on that bit), removed with torque wrench. Other option not used, special tool/ socket that fits into the area around the shape, then crank off. Normal bolts replaced. Not sure if I will put locking nuts back on again. Thanks for posts guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 If you'd have taken my advice above you'd have saved £20. Since they did exactly what I told you to do. No one listens anymore. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababongles Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 I know Lexx, I do listen, but I'm happy to let someone else fettle it! Job done. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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