Mariusz Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hi guys Seem to be missing my locking nut and want to prepare for when i need it. I'm not sure of the wheel make, but will post some pics. I'm guessing that contacting the manufactuer will be the best option? Any help or advice is much appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If you are sure you've completely lost it, I would just purchase a new set tbh with you. Saves faffing around with the manufacturer, im not sure how they'd even find your particular set of locking nuts, probably keep a master of it somewhere though. Had the same thing on mine, I just bought a new set. They hammered on a smaller socket, and they came out with no problem whatsoever - makes me wish I did it myself really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 If you are sure you've completely lost it, I would just purchase a new set tbh with you. Saves faffing around with the manufacturer, im not sure how they'd even find your particular set of locking nuts, probably keep a master of it somewhere though. Had the same thing on mine, I just bought a new set. They hammered on a smaller socket, and they came out with no problem whatsoever - makes me wish I did it myself really So just get a new set of locking nuts mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SupraP-Z Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hmm, my ones were different to those. Mine had the protruding rectangular slots so you could actually force a smaller socket in and get it to grip. There are some special tools available that allow you to remove locking wheel nuts. You could just go to your local tyre shop and see if they have anything that fits or that could remove it? Other than that..those kind of locking nuts, I reckon it is a manufacturers job, if those other tools don't do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Hmm, my ones were different to those. Mine had the protruding rectangular slots so you could actually force a smaller socket in and get it to grip. There are some special tools available that allow you to remove locking wheel nuts. You could just go to your local tyre shop and see if they have anything that fits or that could remove it? Other than that..those kind of locking nuts, I reckon it is a manufacturers job, if those other tools don't do it BOLLOCKS TBH I have no idea where its gone... t never leaves the car. Only thing i can think of is the garage never put it back in my car after it was in 6 month ago. ZERO chance of getting that back. If somebody can ID the rims, maybe i have a chance of a duplicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Its not the rims that would need ID'ing...they've got nothing to do with the locking wheel nuts. It would be the locking wheel nuts themselves. Locking wheel nuts are mostly made to be universal so they fit any car as long as the thread size and all that is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 It's a German manufacturer, i have got new keys and nuts from them, they wanted a DETAILED and CLEAR photo of the face of a nut, but then they wanted my VAT number, proof of trader status, and a sample of DNA. To be honest I lost my rag and reminded them of 1945, but they came good in the end. Problem is I can't remember the make, it's a common one though, someone here will recognise them. EDIT: Brain is functional again: http://www.mcgard.de/en/home/automotive/radbefestigungen/wheel-nuts.html Specifically: http://www.mcgard.de/en/home/kundenservice/ersatzschluessel.html Have fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Chris you are a legend....... Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Trust me, don't mention the war, she has zero sense of humour..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariusz Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 Cheers for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Aren't they McGard? I had the same issue with my Supe, sent them a picture and paid about £15 or £20 and they sent a replacement key. Sure it came from Germany. Edit. Posted before Chris updated his thread. Edited July 7, 2014 by sideexitsupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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