![]() ![]() Once over torqued, getting them off will be a nightmare as many have discovered. We offer a replacement for a lost or missing Spline Drive Key. The new 'flower' locks will not tolerate over torqued bolts. Dorman Products - 711-040.1 : Spline Drive Lock Key. If there is no movement of the bolt the first time the torque wrench is applied, it is possible the bolt is over torqued. The correct method is to torque the bolt about 90-95% then use the torque wrench to finish the job. Wheel locks are a theft deterrent that replace your vehicles lug nuts and can only be unlocked with a key that comes with the set. It simply clicks the second the bolt is turned. EACELIY 16pc Locking Lug Nut Key Set, Wheel Lock Removal Tool Kit, Cr-Mo Steel, Metric and SAE, Fit for Remove Fluted Hex Lug Nuts and Locking Spline Star Hex. The problem is, if the bolt is over torqued the torque wrench won't tell you that. Chrome Regular Shank Wheel Lock Set (M12 x 1. Chrome Regular Shank Wheel Lock Set (7/16-20 Thread Size) - Set of 4 Locks, 4 Washers and 1 Key. The owner told me they use a torque wrench to ensure proper torque. Chrome Regular Shank Wheel Lock Set (1/2-20 Thread Size) - Set of 4 Locks, 4 Washers and 1 Key. The shop did me right and did get the locks off my car. The torque spec is not 'as tight as possible', it 88 ft/lbs. I just cut out that part of the package to make a 'cradle' making it easier to pull the key out of the hole in the foam. That's when I discovered the shop WAY OVER TORQUED the wheel bolts causing two of the locks to basically twist, killing them both. The white thing that says 'wheel lock key' is a part of the packaging that the wheel lock set came in. When I got the car home, I had a need to take off the front wheel. I then took the car to have the winters swapped from Dunlop to X-Ice. Swapped off the summers, put on the winters. Sounds like the lugs were way over torqued. The most common locking nuts have a keyed head to the wheel nut. I've had BBS and no wheel locks for years.Key getting lost or damaged when you have a flat in the middle of nowhere.yikes. If someone wants your wheel they will take them. Nobody steals wheels anymore and on the off chance it happens we all have insurance. you never know.Īnother reason to abandon wheel locks. Your call 100% if you want to roll without locks. Most mechanics have the special socket tool to remove lug locks. In the event they are so severely tightened they basically hammer a "Cheat" onto your lock and can forcibly remove it. The price for replacing the key would be about the same as replacing the lugs. I also heard you can get kits which help remove the stripped wheel locks, does anyone know where to get these.ĭealer will have a set that can pull off your wheel locks. I'm taking the car in this week for oil service, hopefully they will do this for no or minimal charge? I have M wheels on my f30, do you guys think any risk in not having wheel locks? I figure if someone wants to pinch them, they will find a way regardless. The garage couldnt find the wheel lock key. I was changing my winters for summers and the tire shop over tightened all the nuts, in the process of loosening my wrench slipped off and damaged the key.ĭoesn't the dealer have a master key? I'm thinking I can ask them to remove all the wheel locks and just put my regular wheel nuts on. Went for my second oil change where I was going to have the tires rotated. Is there a cheaper way of obtaining a replacement than dealerships? Do not use pneumatic impact wrench/air gun to install or remove wheel locks.Do you guys know what it costs to replace a damaged Wheel lock key in the GTA.Keep a record of the key number with your log book and details of where to order a replacement key or an extra key 2014-2023 Hyundai Tucson Wheel Locks are a preventative from thieves stealing the wheels right off of your vehicle.Tighten locks to manufacturer's torque settings. ![]() We recommend you periodically check the tightness of all wheel fixings. ![]()
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