hey every1 i lost the lug lock to my lugs, was wondering if anybody knew what brand this is..........

 

i never seen those..lol but i bet auto store have them. or check out ur local tire store. they might take it out for ya.

 

It doesnt matter what brand it is, you wont be able to find another key for it.

You'll have to remove it by some other means. You can try this although it'll be a waste of resources, but here you go:

1)Find a 12 point socket that has more or less the same diameter as the lug.

2)Then place the socket over the lug and HAMMER the socket onto the lug. This will permanantly seize the socket onto the lug.

3)Now, use a regular socket wrench to remove the lug.

Once you have the lug off, you'll have to get three more 12 pt sockets to remove the rest of the lug nuts. Like I said, it's a waste of perfectly good sockets and being that each one can cost about 5 bucks each, its $20+ easily down the drain. Oh well, lesson learned.

 

wonder if a pipe wrench would grab?

 

Yea more than likely you wont be able to get another key. They look like the mcgards locks i used to have and each one of those sets is suppose to be unique and to get a new key you have to mail in a form and certificate that came with the set. it best to try the socket method or see if u can get some big vice grips on it..if not then they will have to be torched off...also y do u have locks on steel wheels...is steel wheel theft a big problem where u like at

 

I've done that more times than I can count. HAHA.

The "pound a socket on it" idea is a good one. It may cost you some money but teaches you a good lesson. Don't lose your lug key

 

That does look like McGaurd. Happened to me once except I didn't lose the key. The actual part that goes into the recessed part actually broke off. And yes they were torqued to spec. I ended up doing the socket trick and worked like a charm. I only needed to use 2 sockets 1 Snap-on the other Craftsmen. Both have lifetime warranty both replaced the next day for free no questions asked. You can also try some dealerships. I know at my local Acura dealer they have McGaurd master keys becuase their factory alloys usually come with locknuts from them. Also if you have the original package to the locks inside is the code to get a replacement key. Hope this helps. By the way did you lock up stealies?

 

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lol owned..

 

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Dude, dont you know? Those are the ultra elusive JDM steelies. Notice the Spoon SW388 flat black color...Those wheels can sell for an upwards of $10.00 or less on the black market.

 

either use a socket and hammer it in or
goto tire shop and they break it off for $40
pick one

 

that looks just like mine, they came with the car. They came in a package labeled "Acura Wheel Locks".

 

Try Sears. They sell some bolt removers that attach to your regular wrachett wrench or an impact gun. These are garanteed to take your **** off, and you can reuse them, unlike the socket technique (wasting good sockets).



Only thing that's gonna hold you back, is probably the cost. $60 for the set but in the future, you can afford to loose your key anytime.