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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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Unhappy Lost wheel key, what options

I was supposed to pick up my Nittos tommorow and have them mounted but my dumb self lost the key to the wheels. The local track opens Thursday night and I would like to be there but the Gorilla company who makes the wheels said it would take 6-8 weeks to get a new key. What other options if any do I have besides wainting for weeks?
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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Find a socket of similar size of the lugnut, and pound that bastard over the locking lug. That's how I removed mine.
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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vice grips....worked for me
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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Originally posted by RamAir95TA
Find a socket of similar size of the lugnut, and pound that bastard over the locking lug. That's how I removed mine.
Yep i have done that before and it worked great. Either that or just take your car to a tire shop and let them worry about getting them off.
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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Thanks guys, headed to the dealership in the morning.
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Find a friend with an F-body. Chances are they will work on your car.
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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make sure you use a craftsman socket!!!! take it back to sears when your done
Old Mar 30, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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Take it to a tire shop.. when they call and ask for the key tell them you left it with them at the front desk...

Worked for me

AND I now have a key to my wheel locks
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