MetalSlug
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Originally Posted By: cashmoney
You should try hard to get a replacement key since I think you have 3 other wheels with same lock nut to eventually deal with. I think use of these types of lock nuts are fading from popular use. The key has to be in the car so wheel thieves break in and usually find it easy in the usual hidey hole spots.
I will, if I can take it off, the lock WILL never be on again, I never big fan of wheel lock. if some one want steal your rims, they will have a way anyway. you either end up with missing rim or very damage beyond repair rim and have to get replace...
I just try use the gator grip thing, it do not work.
the wheel lock only put 1 spot is my glove box, the car been into the shop 5 time for life time rotation and balance deal thing, I think they forgot to put it back, and I was never intent to check for it after get out the shop. I will call the shop tomorrow see what they can do.
You should try hard to get a replacement key since I think you have 3 other wheels with same lock nut to eventually deal with. I think use of these types of lock nuts are fading from popular use. The key has to be in the car so wheel thieves break in and usually find it easy in the usual hidey hole spots.
I will, if I can take it off, the lock WILL never be on again, I never big fan of wheel lock. if some one want steal your rims, they will have a way anyway. you either end up with missing rim or very damage beyond repair rim and have to get replace...
I just try use the gator grip thing, it do not work.
the wheel lock only put 1 spot is my glove box, the car been into the shop 5 time for life time rotation and balance deal thing, I think they forgot to put it back, and I was never intent to check for it after get out the shop. I will call the shop tomorrow see what they can do.
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