XC90 Locking Wheel bolts stuck on :(

[mattman]

Trying to change the front tyres on my MY2004 XC90 recently only to find the last person who put them on appears to have overtightened the locking nut - so much so that nobody can get it off!

Already mashed one locking wheel nut key - luckily I found that they are replaced FOC under warranty by the makers McGard in Germany after Volvo themselves weren't interested other than trying to sell me a whole new set.

However, even with the new key, the front nearside is still stuck and all we've been able to do is mash the new key as well. Now booked in to have it drilled out (i don't want to know how!) before sending away for another replacement!

So, if you need a new locking wheel nut key - send off to Germany!!

[mattman]

Agree with you guys - garage finally got it out by welding to the remains of the nut and it's now out. Have purchased some standard wheel nuts off ebay and now waiting for the 2nd new locking key so I can take the others off.