help locking wheel nuts.

[Dave_172_Clio _Sport]

Hi all,

I've managed to misplace my locking wheel nut key after changing the discs and pads.... I've search the garage toolbox and car at least 5 times with no luck. My problem is I'm on the track on Saturday a need to change the wheels over...

So

1) can anyone tell me if this is a standard Renault locking wheel nut.
2) just by any chance is there anyone anywhere near Bedford that may have one that will fit.

If not it looks like it might have to be the welding a bolt on trick.

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[Dave_172_Clio _Sport]

sorry phone wouldnt let me upload pic... here it is...

 

[Typhoon]

No, it's not the standard Renault one. I'm sure (on my 197 anyway) they are pin locking nuts with a spinning collar.

That looks easy enough to hammer a socket over and get off that way.

 

[Dave_172_Clio _Sport]

No, it's not the standard Renault one. I'm sure (on my 197 anyway) they are pin locking nuts with a spinning collar.

That looks easy enough to hammer a socket over and get off that way.

Thanks for your reply... Didn't think you could hammer a socket over a spinning collar??

 

[Typhoon]

Thanks for your reply... Didn't think you could hammer a socket over a spinning collar??

Tbh, I couldn't work out if that was a spinning collar on yours or rust.
Use a punch to knock the collar off if it is one

 

[Dave_172_Clio _Sport]

Tbh, I couldn't work out if that was a spinning collar on yours or rust.
Use a punch to knock the collar off if it is one :smiley:

Is there a technique to knocking the collar off? Or is it keep hammering till it comes off ?

 

[Typhoon]

Is there a technique to knocking the collar off? Or is it keep hammering till it comes off ?

When I knocked mine off, I just had the punch at an angle towards the top and hammered it until it split. Only took about 3 or 4 medium bangs. Absolute doddle mate. Just make sure you don't jolt and hit the wheel! Pad the wheel off if you have too!

 

[Dave_172_Clio _Sport]

When I knocked mine off, I just had the punch at an angle towards the top and hammered it until it split. Only took about 3 or 4 medium bangs. Absolute doddle mate. Just make sure you don't jolt and hit the wheel! Pad the wheel off if you have too!

Thanks mate I'll give that a go tomorrow night...as for the wheels the previous owner was very friendly with the curbs so one more chunk removed shouldn't make to much of a difference...........

 

[Typhoon]

Thanks mate I'll give that a go tomorrow night...as for the wheels the previous owner was very friendly with the curbs so one more chunk removed shouldn't make to much of a difference...........

Haha. You hit the wheel with a punch.. it'll hurt your pocket! Let me know if you need anything mate.