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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Anyone know where I can get a replacement? It was on a set of weld pro star wheels. I actually never had the key I bought the car a week ago and the previous owner lost the key socket.
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Take a picture of it and send it to the company that you think made it. They can get you a new one. Or just take it to a tire shop like discout tire and have them remove the locknut. It will destroy the lug, but at least you have it off..
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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hmm... sometimes if the owner kept the manual or original package then there is a lock number on it and you could get a replacement.

But otherwise, I think you can get special socket sets from MATCO to remove the lug nuts.

You could also hammer a socket on there. They make tools to get off studs and warped hex nuts (I have a set) that you hammer onto the nut and use a larger socket to get off.

Stupid previous owner.
Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Have a picture of it?
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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Just hammer a deep well socket on to it and remove it with a breaker bar. Wheel locks only keep honest people honest, they are virtually worthless for security.
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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It looks like this



Do they make different keys that look like the one above or should that one fit on mine? I can probably hammer on a socket and see if that works. I already tried some vise grips and they jacked up the nut pretty well and didnt come off.
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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I'm pretty sure most, if not all of the locking lug nuts are at least slightly different.
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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I hate those damn keys....

USUALLY a person can take a CHEAP socket and drive it on the nut with a hammer and get the nuts off....

Probably faster and easier than getting a key...

But than again, last time my son needed a replacement key he was able to get one at DISCOUNT TIRE, and off the shelf "RIGHT NOW"...

<<EDIT Sorry about duplicating your answer, TexasAx,,, I scanned the replies but somehow I did not notice your reply till now.... >>

Last edited by JMD; Jul 13, 2009 at 09:41 PM. Reason: Blindness
Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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got them off! I hammered a 13/16 deep socket onto it and cranked them off. Thanks for the help!
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