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Where is my wheel lock key?
The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one. It’s a good idea to always make sure that you get your wheel lock key back whenever your wheels are removed.
Do people still use locking wheel nuts?
You only need to use one locking nut on each wheel, where it simply replaces one of the regular wheel nuts. Fitting locking wheel nuts is easy, and they provide an excellent deterrent against opportunistic theft. In fact, as a result of locking wheel nuts being widely fitted, car wheel theft has become pretty rare.
What to do if a wheel lock nut key is missing or broken?
Often a wheel lock key simply wears out from repeated use. When this happens, and you cannot remove the wheel locks with the tools you have, there are a couple of options. One option is to call your mechanic or any local auto repair shop.
What happens if you lose a lug nut on one wheel?
If you are missing a lug nut on just one wheel, there will be uneven pressure on the wheel hub. This can have an effect on the wheel bearings. The wheel bearings will have to hold more pressure than the others sides, which can cause them to wear prematurely.
What kind of nuts do you need for a locking wheel?
Locking wheel nuts, also known as alloy wheel nuts and lug nuts, require special socket tools with a matching pattern, which is bespoke for the nut — much like a lock and key for a door. Each car has four nuts (one for each wheel) and one key.
What should I do if I Lost my locking nut?
Follow our advice above and order a replacement locking wheel nut key from the manufacturer (you’ll need the locking nut code) or speak to your breakdown organisation who may be able to help. Locking wheel nut removal isn’t too dissimilar to the process of removing standard wheel nuts.