Changing tire without key wrench
02-04-2007, 02:00 PM
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Changing tire without key wrench I did a search for "key wrench," "lock nut," "lug nuts," and "changing tire," but after looking through the first three pages on all, I couldn't find the answer to this question, though I'm sure it's been covered on here before.
I don't have my key wrench that came with the car. So, how am I going to change this damn tire?! I have like no tools. Hammer on a smaller socket?
I just know this thing never kept a wheel theif from taking a wheel, but it's hampered damn near 25% or more of the owners.
I know, I'm a complete newb.
I don't have my key wrench that came with the car. So, how am I going to change this damn tire?! I have like no tools. Hammer on a smaller socket?
I just know this thing never kept a wheel theif from taking a wheel, but it's hampered damn near 25% or more of the owners.
I know, I'm a complete newb.
02-04-2007, 02:26 PM
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take it to a tire shop. they have a special tool that snap on will only sell you if you are ASE certified. it can break off wheel locks in a snap. they can do it, probly for free too.
02-04-2007, 02:51 PM
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Check the spare tire area or your user manual material and see if the previous owner left the wheel lock replacement card. It has a serial number on it and instructions on who to contact to get a key.
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02-04-2007, 09:04 PM
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Great news! All I had was a 17mm, so I had to try to hammer some standard on there. Got it hammered on, but it just turned like it was made out of pot metal. So, no I've got a stripped key nut, no key, and a car that I paid to tow to my house that I can't do anything with.
Oh wait. That's ******* shitty news.
Oh wait. That's ******* shitty news.
02-04-2007, 11:20 PM
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Yeah, most tire shops will have the kit mentioned before. We do it at my shop for a small fee. They are tapered sockets that have a spiral pattern on the inside. You hammer them on and then hit them with an impact. Takes all of 5 minutes, but it is kind of a pain. The reason is after every one you take off with this method you have to take the socket over to a vice and bang the lug nut out of it. Techs hate doing it and we flag them .5 tenths for the trouble.
02-04-2007, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 01SSRMS
Yeah, most tire shops will have the kit mentioned before. We do it at my shop for a small fee. They are tapered sockets that have a spiral pattern on the inside. You hammer them on and then hit them with an impact. Takes all of 5 minutes, but it is kind of a pain. The reason is after every one you take off with this method you have to take the socket over to a vice and bang the lug nut out of it. Techs hate doing it and we flag them .5 tenths for the trouble.
02-05-2007, 08:08 AM
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I guess that would be the easiest way, but I can't drive my car. The wheel is bent and the tire is torn up. I'm going to call my body shop right now and see what they advise.
Thanks for all the help, guys. It's good to be able to get on here for help when frustrated.
Thanks for all the help, guys. It's good to be able to get on here for help when frustrated.
02-05-2007, 09:16 PM
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Apparently, it's going to take a bigger hammer or a bigger guy, because with a normal hammer I could not get that 19mm over that lock nut. You're at a bad angle to begin with. I bet if I had a heavier hammer I could do more damage, but I don't know. Gah, I don't want to have to pay to have it towed again!
02-06-2007, 02:42 PM
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dont tow it, call a auto shop and ask to borrow the correct tool... my dad loans his out to people as long as the leave a deposit...
heck I have taken it and an impact gun with a 2 gallon air tank to peoples houses before for less money then a tow would cost...
heck I have taken it and an impact gun with a 2 gallon air tank to peoples houses before for less money then a tow would cost...
02-06-2007, 03:45 PM
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Solution!! I just ran into that problem myself a few days ago. Go to NAPA they have a reverse thread socket that threads itself onto the lug and starts turning it when it bottoms out. Its used for stripped lugs as well. They cost ~$15, they are reusable, and come in a set of two 13/16 and 1". They worked great to get the key lugs off my 2001 SS. I dont have the packaging but my receipt says that it is NAPA Part #M980.