The locking nut on my wheel is damaged and wont loosen. would a tyre fitting garage be able to get off easily and how much would they charge? thanks.
2007-03-07 07:45:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Just about any shop should be able to get it off. Probably looking at a 1/2 hour to an hour labor. Call around. Why are you even bothering asking a question you can just pick up the phone and get a real answer?
2007-03-07 07:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the model of your vehicle and how accesible the wheelnuts are.If the locking nut is already damaged then you may as well get the thing cut off.
Another soloution is to remove the wheel and hub complete ann then drill the offending stud out from the back . Much better because it does not damage the face of the alloy anf is much softer than the locking nut.
To give a more accurate soloution I'd need to know the make and model of the car.
Sometimes GENTLEuse of a long bar will loosen it
2007-03-07 17:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by dadseimaj 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i bought a car with locking wheel nuts but didnt realise it didnt have the key until sometime after. i took it to a tyre place and they put a socket on it and a huge breaker bar and just smashed them off. they charged a tenner for all 4 wheels.
2007-03-07 18:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by leigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this problem with my rover only last week,i took it to my local stapletons garage and they removed all 4 for nothing.ihad to have 2 new tyres while i was there but they did'nt charge for the removal of the wheel nuts.good luck i hope this helps.
2007-03-07 16:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by roy070267 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some 1 told me it was 20 pound to take out each lock nut but ur lock nut key should have a code number on it.Go to ur locol auto store give them ur code for key and they should replace it with new 1
2007-03-07 18:13:16 · answer #5 · answered by BARRY D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes a tire shop can get it off but they charge as well. I don't know how much exactly though. My family owns a body shop and sales so businesses gets free simple service like that.
2007-03-07 15:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by sdoan530 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you've rounded off the nut with a bi hex socket it may still be possible to remove it or shear it off using a flank drive socket on an air wrench. failing that have the stud drilled out and replace it.
2007-03-08 01:33:24 · answer #7 · answered by Mick W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use the next size socket down, using a hammer bang it on the knackered stud/nut, then loosen as normal with a ratchet
2007-03-07 17:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece of cake, it's called a gator grip, I have one and use it all the time. It's meant for screwing and un screwing bizarre shapped objects (picture hooks, hanging hooks, sqaure nuts and funnily enough, locking wheel nuts).
Locking wheel nuts? Flamin' useless against these things! A tool that everyone should have in their toolkit!
http://www.tools-hills.com/Endeavor-Tool-Company/Gator-Grip-ETC-200MO-Universal-Socket-B000065CJ8.htm
2007-03-08 09:49:45 · answer #9 · answered by Steven N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can get it off. Also, sears craftsman have a removal tool for that too. Check them on the net or go to the store.
2007-03-07 15:50:10 · answer #10 · answered by Ben H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋