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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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wheel lock help

so as i was putting my new rims on today i managed to both break my wheel lock key and 1 of the actual lug locks.

so now i have 3 new tires/rims with 1 "spare" on it lol

i need help removing the locks. is there any DIY or wud the answer be "go to wheel shop/dealership"?

btw there is like zero gap between the tires and fender now lol
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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Nah, I've done it before too... Jam a socket (be prepared to replace it) over the lug w/ a rubber mallet, the socket should be just a tad smaller than the actual lug itself, and it will make a seal and u can torque it off. or cut some rubber off an old shoe, put it in a socket and jam it on that way. these mexican guys showed me that trick before. it works. its how they steal wheels
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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going on about wheel lock, I just purchased some rims off of a member. Got the muteki black open ended lugs and it does have a "special" key. But I was still wondering if I should get wheel locks? I would definitely feel more secure with it.
Sorry to hijack the thread but I've posted a thread about it before and nobody answered. Should I be searching for something like "tuner wheel locks?" I have no clue
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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http://www.justforwheels.com/index.j...t=lugsandlocks

lol, this was the ad at the bottom of this page.
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