del sol1993

I bought a Del Sol 1993 but the owner never gave me the key for the tires so I can't remove them and I bought new rims what do I do I don't know what size the key is.any suggestions

09chaplak

Are they key locks or are they just some other size that you need a special socket for?

If key locks,
If different size, take one of the lug nuts to a local auto parts store and they should be able to match up the correct tool with the nut so you can get them off.

del sol1993

Thank you I will check but I think its a lock

NotARaCist

iTrader: (1)

<p>Get a socket that's just a hair too small for the keyed lug, hammer it on there, and torque it off. &nbsp;Or pay a wheel shop to do it for you.</p>

purgat0ry

iTrader: (3)

Check the owners manual, sometimes the lugnut key code is inside of it...
I know I got lucky when I lost my first key and found the code written down.

Former User

OP - Post pictures. Unmystify this mystery.

B_Series219

As already said, local auto parts store or a smaller sized socket.

tcrane

If its the type of lock lug that has the round outside edge (like the one in the link below), use a 12 point 19mm socket, bang it over the outside with a metal hammer, and loosen it up - works like a charm.

http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/600/671/671-24538.jpg

Joseph Michaud

Deja vu. Same thing happened to me with my del sol, except I had a blowout and ended up needing a tow.

The guy at the garage we went to had a set of extractors made for stripped lug nuts, that just grabbed into it and it came right out. He said that's how thieves do it too. Keeps the honest honest, not much more. He removed the others for me too, sold me 4 lug nuts for $10, and down the road I went. Gotta appreciate honest shops and mechanics. He didn't charge anything for removing them, or changing my tire. The tow truck was covered by AAA, so a bad situation restored my faith

But I digress. If you can't find an extractors, you could use a small angle grinder to square it off if they stick out any. You won't need much to get some size socket on it that will grab it enough to break it loose. Most of the ones I've used aren't very good at getting super tight, so they aren't impacted on.

Best wishes!

Joseph

Junior Blair

Samething happened to my nephew income tax time lol he got a car with wheels and no key for locks all lugs were locks so mine actually fit so went to local tire shop bought key for 15 bucks better than ruining all locks by hammering hammering socket on all locks!!! Lot of work

Joseph Michaud

Well yeah, no doubt that finding a key that fits them is the best solution. Fortunately he has a little time for that. Most i would imagine most discover this more like I did though.

Tylers88

Smaller socket works, I've had to do it before