Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! 
-
Latest | 0 Rplys
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Engineering/Technical > Tires and Wheels
Register FAQ Community Arcade Calendar
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 08-12-2007, 04:20 PM   #1
n2o4ever
AF Regular
 
n2o4ever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 129
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Unhappy Stripped Wheel lock removal?!?

I have a set of Enkei Rims on my car, I have the key lock for them, I tried removing the rims ,got one off, but one of the rims lock is stripped and the key just keep turning, what do i do?!?
n2o4ever is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2007, 01:56 PM   #2
n2o4ever
AF Regular
Thread starter
 
n2o4ever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 129
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: Stripped Wheel lock removal?!?

anyone?
n2o4ever is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2007, 05:48 PM   #3
SlammedCivicSedan
AF Regular
 
SlammedCivicSedan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Parkton, North Carolina
Posts: 394
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to SlammedCivicSedan Send a message via Yahoo to SlammedCivicSedan
Re: Stripped Wheel lock removal?!?

Yeah man this happened to me a while back, I went to pep boys and got a universal style socket, worked!
Just tell someone your problem there, and they should lead you to it.
It kinda looks like a hexagon shaped piece.
__________________

Rattltrunk
Cardomain
2007 Mazda Mazda3
2003 Suzuki Aerio
rattltrunk@yahoo.com
SlammedCivicSedan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2008, 05:14 PM   #4
MelanieD
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Posts: 1
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Talking Re: Stripped Wheel lock removal?!?

After trying every other recommended remedy over 2 days, we finally found the answer. DuraPro MegaTorque 12V Impact Wrench (plugs into 12v vehicle socket - $50 with carrying case and sockets at Pep Boys) along with 2 pc Lug Nut Remover Socket Set ($20). Although it cost us $70, it was a breeze, we have the impact wrench for future tire changes, and it was less than a tow. If only we had known about it in the first place. It turned a nightmare into a dream!!
MelanieD is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Engineering/Technical > Tires and Wheels


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:27 PM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts