I have snapped a wheel lock key trying to back off a rusted wheel lock. Now what do I do?

Answer 1

Take it to a tire shop. Most of them have tools that can be used to remove wheel locks. Or you can buy the tool yourself from an auto parts store.

Answer 2

You can break out the welding torch. You will most likely have to burn the lock off. I hope that you can get another key.

You might be able to heat the lock up enough to break free of the rust, and use a new key to get it off.

Don't be surprised though if you have to burn the lock off and replace the wheel stud. The last time I burned off a wheel lock, I was lucky enough to not mess up the threads on the wheel stud. Take it to a shop and have it done, if you don't have a cutting torch. good luck.

Answer 3

If you can find it in your area, find something called a Gator-Grip. It's a 3/8 drive socket with a bunch of spring loaded pins in it that mold themselves around the contours of whatever you are trying to move. They usually sell them at Wal-Mart and Autozone.

Thieves have used them to steal wheels with wheel locks on them.

Afterwards, its a handy little tool to keep around. They also work great on things such as bolts and nuts that the heads have stripped out on.