Locking wheel nut removal

[RustyMojo]

So true to form with this bloody car! My locking wheel nut key is knackered as is the bolt (worn and rounded) car is currently in bits in the garage so I can’t take it anywhere. I don’t believe a new key from Renault would help as the bolt is also knackered.

normally I would hammer on a socket but the bolts have the anti theft rings. The but well is tootight to get a grinder in to remove the collar and my Dremel is dead...

Anyone got any recommended hacks to try? I don’t have a welding kit and corona is making it difficult to sort...ahh it’s a bloody pain

 

[hipwell]

Chisel the anti theft ring off and then try smashing a socket on?

 

[RustyMojo]

Have you done that before to Renault licking nuts? The outer ring looks pretty beefy. With not much space beside the bolt.