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gotbeef
29th December 2006, 01:05
how do i get round this problem some 1 help
ets2k9
29th December 2006, 01:06
I took mine to a garage they whacked a socket on it and off it came.
DevilDamo
29th December 2006, 01:07
Call the 4th emergency service... Hehe!

Well... I "think" Kwik Fit or any other tyre garage can drill it out if need be "but" I don't think they like doing it because of the damage it may cause to the wheel or hub.
Charlie_sax
29th December 2006, 01:08
A tyre place can get them off, wont be cheap though, riggsy's younger brother bought a car which had locking nuts and didnt think about asking for the key! A tyre place near us wanted £30 a wheel to get them off!! So he went to vw and they done it for free :)
Danr
29th December 2006, 01:08
PM snewham, happened to him.
Scott
29th December 2006, 01:09
what locking wheel nuts are they? if citroen ones, hammer a smaller socket over and remove
ets2k9
29th December 2006, 01:11
what locking wheel nuts are they? if citroen ones, hammer a smaller socket over and remove

thats a better version of my answer.
Scott
29th December 2006, 01:11
team work dude <high five>
ets2k9
29th December 2006, 01:13
OOOO that hurt my hand.
SNewham
29th December 2006, 01:15
how do i get round this problem some 1 help

who is the locking wheel nut made by? Don't go to COWBOYS at garages. They will just make the problem worse and fuck your wheels.

I contacted the company that made mine and I took my car to them and they got it off for me.
gotbeef
29th December 2006, 01:18
thanks 4 that ever 1 ill try giving it a go in the morning
ets2k9
29th December 2006, 01:19
who is the locking wheel nut made by? Don't go to COWBOYS at garages. They will just make the problem worse and fuck your wheels.

I contacted the company that made mine and I took my car to them and they got it off for me.

Seems like a lot of hassle to me and lets hope the nuts aren't made in Iraq or somewhere glamorous like that.

Whack a socket on then turn as normal, jobs a good one you only fuck up a socket (potentially)
Dan
29th December 2006, 01:20
As scott says it all depends who the locking nut is made by, if citroen see if they have a copy. If aftermarket try a local motor factors or halfords to see if they have a match.
argylefan1985
29th December 2006, 01:24
simple solution,just leave the wheel on lol
SNewham
29th December 2006, 01:24
As scott says it all depends who the locking nut is made by, if citroen see if they have a copy. If aftermarket try a local motor factors or halfords to see if they have a match.

it was quite funny with mine actually. They were made by evo locks and I phoned them up to ask where they were and it turned out they were based about half a mile from my house :homme:
gotbeef
29th December 2006, 01:24
i think ill try citroen first thing its just my front pads need changeing thats all
Corsa_john
29th December 2006, 12:48
Call the 4th emergency service... Hehe!

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Why would you call the Coast Guard ;)

On a serious note i agree if you go to a garage or ask somone who has the tools.
Saxo-Slag
29th December 2006, 13:46
Ive got the same problem. Dont know what make they are either