Locking Wheel Nuts, what a pain!
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Locking wheels nut are not a pian, the pratts who loose the locking wheel nut key are the pains !
How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
On 3 occasions now I have found the locking key to me missing after having tyres done, always check before you leave.
Sure enough after insisting they put it back they found it in the garage, well on 2 occasions, the third time they couldn't find it. However they knew they had lost it as they paid to have new ones put on.
Sure enough after insisting they put it back they found it in the garage, well on 2 occasions, the third time they couldn't find it. However they knew they had lost it as they paid to have new ones put on.
gizlaroc said:
On 3 occasions now I have found the locking key to me missing after having tyres done, always check before you leave.
Sure enough after insisting they put it back they found it in the garage, well on 2 occasions, the third time they couldn't find it. However they knew they had lost it as they paid to have new ones put on.
If my wheels ever need to come off before I even leave I ask about my locking nut. Cost me £40 to have the old ones removed and then I had to buy new ones to put in. Honestly I keep them in since 99 out of 100 times they won't get taken or looked at twice but that one time will ruin my month. Michelin tyres aren't cheap!Sure enough after insisting they put it back they found it in the garage, well on 2 occasions, the third time they couldn't find it. However they knew they had lost it as they paid to have new ones put on.
S0 What said:
Locking wheels nut are not a pian, the pratts who loose the locking wheel nut key are the pains !
How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
Well, in twenty odd years of them I have never had a problem, but for some reason I cant find it now, present and correct in the other two cars but not sure what I have done with it in mine, normally really careful.How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
I mean, if every situation was analysed, would locking wheel nuts be more of a problem for thieves or owners, I reckon they cause more problems for owners.
9 times out of 10 they take 5 mins to remove with either a undersized socket and a hammer or a special tool no probs for a criminal to remove.
I hate them specially when customers don't leave them out for me when its in for work then got to spend time looking through s
t to find it just put it on the seat to save me time please.
I always remove mine on any car I have.
I hate them specially when customers don't leave them out for me when its in for work then got to spend time looking through s
t to find it just put it on the seat to save me time please.I always remove mine on any car I have.
Which car?
You may be able to order a replacement key if it's still got the original locking nuts in place, or if you've got the relevant card identifying the key.
ALternatively if it's a VW of a certain age there's only a choice of about 13 keys anyway. I found this out when my wheels disappeared one night.
You may be able to order a replacement key if it's still got the original locking nuts in place, or if you've got the relevant card identifying the key.
ALternatively if it's a VW of a certain age there's only a choice of about 13 keys anyway. I found this out when my wheels disappeared one night.
J4CKO said:
S0 What said:
Locking wheels nut are not a pian, the pratts who loose the locking wheel nut key are the pains !
How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
Well, in twenty odd years of them I have never had a problem, but for some reason I cant find it now, present and correct in the other two cars but not sure what I have done with it in mine, normally really careful.How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
I mean, if every situation was analysed, would locking wheel nuts be more of a problem for thieves or owners, I reckon they cause more problems for owners.
My issue with locking bolts is when the keys break (espcially the ones with pins that are made of chocolate)
My guess is you aren't local to me so can borrow then but a set of these normally shift them
Reverse thread cut into the socket - hammer on to start - breaker bar once they've got some bite
£16.99 from a hall of frauds (you must have one of those local and they are open to 4pm on Sunday)
S0 What said:
Locking wheels nut are not a pian, the pratts who loose the locking wheel nut key are the pains !
How hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
So I should keep the key in the carHow hard is it, i meen really, put it in a little yellow bag and zip tie it to the spare wheel/jack/wheel brace.
Obv there is the issue of the prev owner loosing it but still i stand ny my statment, it's not the keys but the looser of said keys that are the problem.
Brilliant
So the thief smashes a window and then nicks the wheels
No thanks
I'll keep the windows intact and leave the locking nuts off
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