Lost Locking Nut

[Oliver Hardy]

Actually spent some time on search engines and YouTube and i think I know the answeerr but thought I ask

I had a flat, changed wheel, lost locking nut, sure I put it away but must have left it by the roads. Tried to get a replacement, apparently I need the part no of the locking nut, my only solution is to force them off? Car is an Alfa Giuletta

[TwinKam]

Pretty much! Obviously they are designed to be difficult to remove without the correct 'key' , but most garages and tyre shops have ways and means (some prettier than others) including in some cases master sets and sacrificial self-forming ones. It should be possible without damage to the wheel, so ask how they intend to approach it...

[cuprabob]

Some people have had success getting a replacement from these guys.
https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.uk/

[Quinten]

Depending on the design of the nut and how much space there is around it, I've had success in the past by hammering a socket on it, just like on a rounded bolt head.

[blue_haddock]

cuprabob said:

Some people have had success getting a replacement from these guys.
https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.uk/

Yep they are great, used them loads when i worked in car sales getting replacements.

[Chris32345]

There's company's on eBay and such that can supply then with a photo of your locking nut

[Old Merc]

I can remember visiting an Alfa Dealer looking for a lost key. The mechanic came out with a huge quantity, all in custom cases, like a Snap On socket set.
Mind you, don’t bother searching. Get a tyre dealer to remove all four bolts, then fit normal Alfa bolts.
Locking bolts are a waste of time, cause more grief in the motor trade than all the other car problems put together.

[anonymous-user]

I did the same..
I considered buying a tool to remove them, but tried a local tyre first place instead.
As it took them under 5 minutes to remove them, free of charge!
Bought them a beer.
Replaced the locking nuts with standard ones instead from eurocarparts. An old car. Not worried.