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Most of the lock nuts are made of normal steel so get a socket that will "just" not fit and drive it on the nut well . Talk with a tyre shop as they use this process on a regular basis to remove tyres for people who have your problem. Use a bar or rattle gun and the nut will come off . Replace all the lock nuts with units that you can get a lock nut adaptor for
well it is called a lock lug nut tool or socket depends if they are factory or aftermarket. they some times have them at the dealer and they do make a lock lug nut removal tool kit that we use to remove them. we do AAAand carry them in our trucks just for this purpose.
they make a tool that goes over the lock and grabs onto it to remove them you can try to hammer a 12 point socket over the lock and see if they come off sometimes it helps to tighten the other lug nuts first
You could use an angle grinder to make a flat notch in the top of the lug nut, right across the key pattern. Then use a large impact rated flat blade tip in an impact or other wrench. Depending on the length of the locking lug and how far it sticks out, you could try clamping on vice grip pliers and using a pipe or tube as a breaker bar on them. These tools can be obtained inexpensively from HarborFreight.
Of course, your dealer can provide a new lug nut lock for your car. Just give them your vin number, provided that the same locks that came with the car are on it now.
Most auto parts stores have Locking Lug Nut removal tools. If you know the size of your lug nut you may be able to buy a single tool that fits on a standard ratchet to remove the locking lug nut. If your lug nut is the type that spins without the proper tool to remove it, your best bet is a mechanic with the proper equipment to avoid doing damage to the wheel or stud.
Thats a wheel lock to prevent theft.
Look in the trunk, or glove box to see if there is a special tool that fits the nut.
Some times its clipped to the lug wrench
If you have a socket you are willing to destroy, Find a socket that is as close to the size of the lug nut, but not bigger. Whack it on with a hammer, use a socket wrench (with enough leverage) to remove the lug. Locking nut: Find a socket that is about the same size as the lock nut, follow steps above. **This only works with the star shaped lock nuts and the ones that "key" goes into.
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