lost key for wheel lock.... help!!!

**speedfire** · July 27th, 2009 10:52 PM

lost the key of my wheel lock. ive got a flat tire, di ko maalis.
would somebody pls help me. where could i find a key or pano ba maalis to na wala yung key....
any help on getting the wheel lock off would be greatly appreciated
pls click the link for the pic of the wheel lock

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3761351783/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3762150762/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3761347377/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3762147206/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3762144350/

**kulotz** · July 28th, 2009 12:26 AM

padala niyo po sa mismong shop po kaya? alam ko po me equipments sila pang tanggal as long as mapatunayan mo po na ikaw ang may ari:D

**tip_tipid** · July 28th, 2009 02:46 AM

you need this type of socket or you can try to improvise one
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...8L._SL160_.jpg

**jick.cejoco** · July 28th, 2009 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by speedfire

lost the key of my wheel lock. ive got a flat tire, di ko maalis.
would somebody pls help me. where could i find a key or pano ba maalis to na wala yung key....
any help on getting the wheel lock off would be greatly appreciated
pls click the link for the pic of the wheel lock

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3761351783/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3762150762/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3761347377/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3762147206/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dennisbonoan/3762144350/

speedfire,
since you lost the key to your wheels already, you will have to remove all four locks before you get into a predicament of having another tire problem while on the road. the least damage done is to drill the stud bolt of the wheel where the locks are at the center along its axis to almost the diameter of the bolt ( the bolt looks like a regular 12 mmX1.25) and replace all the four stud bolts from where the locks were removed. start with a small drill bit first, then work your way up. this way, you will save the aluminum wheel ( costlier than the stud bolts).
jick

**bambino** · July 28th, 2009 10:06 AM

simple lang yan pero kailangan mo i tow sa shop yan

what i usually do is find a 19mm nut and weld it with the wheel lock nut .

the best if the shop is equipped with a MIG WELDER.

**jick.cejoco** · July 28th, 2009 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by bambino

simple lang yan pero kailangan mo i tow sa shop yan

what i usually do is find a 19mm nut and weld it with the wheel lock nut .

the best if the shop is equipped with a MIG WELDER.

bambino,
this suggestion has a bigger risk of warping the brake drum or rotor from the heat of welding not to mention the weld spatter to the aluminum wheels. if you will have to tow it to the shop, they usually have at least an electric power drill. this operation does not generate heat high enough to damage the brake components. just drill the stud bolt out or use a wheel lock nut socket if available ( this tool is used in conjunction with a pneumatic impact wrench, industrial finish, threaded tapered counterclockwise and grips the lock nut), usually available at NAPA auto parts. the last time i heard, there is one NAPA parts store in manila.
jick

**bambino** · July 28th, 2009 10:27 PM

jick, i've done it so many times in my shop and i never had any problems to this procedure .

besides, i'm saving the owner labour and parts .

just imagine drilling and changing the studs alone cost the owner alot of money specially if the hub assy requires removal just to change the stud.

if you never have done it don't do it ,but if you wanna try ,make sure you know the procedure,AND YOU WILL BE SURPRISED IT ONLY TAKES 10 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO DO THIS .

bambino

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**speedfire** · July 28th, 2009 11:37 PM

thank you all for the reply....
been to a servitek shop kanina lang, naalis na ung lugnut
ang ginawa ipinalo (4x) ung socket sa lugnut pumasok naman, ayun naalis ung apat na wheel lock.
la kayang magiging problema dun sa ginawang pagpalo???

**OTEP** · July 28th, 2009 11:44 PM

Ok lang iyan. The wheel experiences more force during your daily drives.

**Mile2** · July 28th, 2009 11:48 PM

Bambino's approach is better than drilling the stud bolt. My late father use this approach in few cases. TS can inflate again the tire (if Tubeless) with foot pump or portable cigarette lighter powered pump and he can drive it to nearest machine shop, in Manila there's always one on any major street or community.

But if the TS can't tow or bring the car to the shop, he can just buy again one set of wheel locks with key (P500) from any car accessory shop, got mine at Evangelista. From the picture I think it was a Toyota Type R and I have one installed in my Innova (I do always carry the key in the ash tray compartment).

TS can also use chisel to loosen the nut, there's enough space to chisel it, but to be safe in avoiding accidental damage to the mags, he can also use a #21 or if not #22 crown socket and force fit it to the nut.