Jammed Locking Wheel Nut (Urgent Help Required)

[smithsc]

Hi Guys,

I have Mcgard locking wheel nuts on my V70, my front brakes are in desperate need of replacing but i can't get the nut off, I've ordered a new key but the nut is so tight its just bent the key.

I've been a locksmith who use some weird contraption and they couldn't remove it i'm at a loss now as to where to go does anyone have any suggestions

[jonno12]

best way is to get an old socket a bit smaller than the nut and hammer it on and do it that way its how i got all mine off or failing that if ya can drill down the middle of it you can get it off that way

[richiemat]

Hi Guys,

I have Mcgard locking wheel nuts on my V70, my front brakes are in desperate need of replacing but i can't get the nut off, I've ordered a new key but the nut is so tight its just bent the key.

I've been a locksmith who use some weird contraption and they couldn't remove it i'm at a loss now as to where to go does anyone have any suggestions

have you tried these?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_catalogId_10151_storeId_10001_partNumber_6 96823_langId_-1

i bought 2 packs as all four of mine were stuck on took them to the local quik fit and used their airgun to remove them - they worked a treat and didnt mark the wheels and cost £20 for the parts. You cant easily reuse them though as the bolts will probably get stuck in them. I've heard the other route works well too but never tried it. :)

[smithsc]

Thanks guys i rang this company http://www.lockingwheelnutremover.co.uk/ luckily there near where i work and they said they will get them off for £10 per wheel, so will give them a go

[jonno12]

could be worth asking them how much it is for the kit if ya get the chance mate i would be intrested in one

[smithsc]

The kit is £125 with all the bits, if it works i might end purchasing one

[jonno12]

sounds like money well spent ill be ringing them in the next week

[t5 stealth]

i hav a set,
ur welcome to borrow them,

[PaulZX]

have you tried these?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_catalogId_10151_storeId_10001_partNumber_6 96823_langId_-1

i bought 2 packs as all four of mine were stuck on took them to the local quik fit and used their airgun to remove them - they worked a treat and didnt mark the wheels and cost £20 for the parts. You cant easily reuse them though as the bolts will probably get stuck in them. I've heard the other route works well too but never tried it. :)
so now thanks to halfords, stealing alloy wheels has become a doddle again...

[MrMopp]

so now thanks to halfords, stealing alloy wheels has become a doddle again...

Horses for courses i believe is the saying ;)

[t5 stealth]

the offer still stands,if u want it just pm me ur address & il post it to u

[smithsc]

does it work mate as these nuts are well and truly jammed

[t5 stealth]

iv used them on quite a few wheel nuts & they havnt failed yet,
best results are with an air gun,never tried by hand,dont think they will do much by hand,pushing it onto the nut as you undo it...
iv worn one set out & hav a new set aswell,i can post you both sets if u wana try.....

[uzyg]

Would the heat we have had the past few weeks have anything to do with these locking nuts getting jammed? Or is it justy a case of silly tyre fitters getting too trigger happy with their air guns?

I have the exact same problem but need to replace my rear tyres and broke my key trying to get the locking wheel nut off...

I'd like to take you up on that offer t5_stealth if you still have that set available?

[t5 stealth]

pm me ur address mate,
il send u both sets,
1 old set which is shall we say worn lol,so i dont mind if you buther that lol,& a new set,but u need to push hard on the air gun as you undoo them,
they havnt failed me yet,iv done about 7 or 8 cars with them,...no problem.

[uzyg]

PM sent mate :)

Thanks!