OH no, wheres the locking wheel nut....

[joytodrive25]

Any advice if I perhaps cannot locate my locking wheel nut? Just had it into the garage but they probably used a master. Only bought them last year!

 

[Budgie]

Most garages won't have a master.

Give them a call and ask where they've put it.

 

[Chrisgti6]

As above, they will have used it and not put it back.

 

[joytodrive25]

I was just about to ring them, wait for them to wake up and start the day. Ah right. That is probably a fair myth.

Cheers

 

[smac4494]

If the nut doesn't have a spinning collar you can get a gatorgrip universal socket.

Like above. Or if it has a spinning collar, the socket won't fit, you'll have to get somone to weld a spare bolt to the centre of the locking bolt and remove as normal.

I always advise people to not use locking bolts. firstly they're a pain in the ass to get off just because they're such poorly made bolts, the thread will fuse to the hub and the key pattern will lose its shape under pressure of a breaker bar (which you will need eventually). Secondly your wheels probably aren't that desirable to warrant stealing. No offence, but I'd only use the most well made locking bolts on £1000+ alloys

 

[joytodrive25]

Ah, just being a blind bloke again, too early in the morning when I went out before. Found it hidden somewhere different by the garage but no harm done.

Thanks for the help anyway. What my newly coated turinis aren't worth £1000.... Haha, sure I could find someone desperate enough on here Well I dont have the normal nuts any longer as they were a wreck from previous owner. Might upgrade to shiny ones or a stud convert next year if I get into racing.

 

[smac4494]

no offence, but nobody is that desperate. £250 or a year in prison for theft. I'd rather keep a 9-5 pay for a set next month.