So I'm doing abrake upgrade and I was removing my wheels and I got to the last wheel and the wheel lock stripped out. I now have no idea how to get it off. Does anyone know how to get them off. The lugs are recessed in the wheel so I can't cut it there is barely enough room to get the socket in there. Please help me with any idea's no matter how crazy.

 

I've had to take off a few locks without the key, easiest way i found was to find a socket that fit tightly over the lock and hammered it on, then used a breaker bar to break the lock loose. Then getting the lock out of the socket is another issue.

 

cold chisel and hammer in the right diresction. soak it with some kind of pen oil.
try ONYXcobras method first. Drill and ez out

 

Drive it to a tire shop if YOU can't get the lock out.

And, NEVER use air/electric wrencheson wheel locks!

 

I bought one of these when I worked in the automotive field. I still have it, so my *** is covered if I ever lose my key or it breaks.

 

Yep, this isthe best way...and how theives get your rims too. Locks of any kind only keep the 'honest' folks away. For the most part, they're useless.

 

Socket works the best, might require a blow torch if it is really on there. Always soak with pen. oil like PB Blaster works the best for me, with torch usually gets anything apart. Try to use a socket a couple sizes smaller if you can hammer it on there. Otherwise, it might spin. Try to use a quick jerk or impact to break the wheel lock loose.. DO NOT use an air gun though. It shouldn't be that hard. Then get some good wheel locks and a half inch torque wrench.