A problem with my nuts

[Jimjam 0]

Did the corrado come with locking wheelnuts as standard? Where they a generic pattern and if so, can you get replacement keys from VW?

 

Failing that, is there anyway to get a locking wheelnut off without the key? *runs off to dig out the grinder*

[Supercharged 2]

I think the Tri-Locks were standard with Alloy wheels, they are crap tho and I would urge anyone still using them to change them asap before they can't get a wheel off!

 

Jimjam, not sure if they are generic or not but they are still sold now - PM me your address and I'll send you my old key down to try...

[Chris M 0]

the tyre fitters way...

 

get an old spline type socket that’s not too big as it goes over the locker but not too small, and get your finest 5lb persuader and hammer the socket over the locker so that the splines cut into the edge. then just breaker bar them off.

 

if they have the rotating sleeves you will need to chisel them off with a screwdriver before doing the above method

 

I found this out after a tyre fitter did my lockers up with his impact wrench and when I came to undo them all the teeth sheared off the key so I went back and they got the hole set off in under 10mins this way and payed for a new set. I’m not a wheel blighter honest but it has come in handy afew times since

 

Chris.

[Chris M 0]

oh forgot to say you need to wagle the socket off before you fully unscrew the bolt otherwise you will have a nightmare trying to get the socket off the bolt. leave it screwed in quite a way so you don't wreck the thread in the hub.

[Jimjam 0]

Supercharged - have pm'd - really appreciate that.

 

45power'd - thanks for the tip. Will come in handy if I don't get anywhere with the key.