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[David Wilson]

Does anyone know what locking wheel nut remover/removal socket and size you would need if you had the Vauxhall locking nuts and you couldn't undo them?

A friend said he could drill them but I don't fancy that as its going to be time consuming.  The normal nuts are 17mm and the locking nut key is really worn.

Thanks.

[Broomies Mate]

There are a couple of distinct designs, and further to that, there are several of each design.  You cant just provide a single locking wheel nut, else it wouldnt be very secure.

If you have the original key, it will have a code stamped on it.  Take it to Vauxhall and they will get you a replacement for not too much dollar.

[millwall]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

[Broomies Mate]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

A good tool, but you still need to smash off the spinning collar (if the later type of locking bolt). 

[millwall]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

A good tool, but you still need to smash off the spinning collar (if the later type of locking bolt). 

good point  forgot about the collar     otherwise a very good set i have used before and got the locking nuts off

[skyblue]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

A good tool, but you still need to smash off the spinning collar (if the later type of locking bolt). 

good point  forgot about the collar     otherwise a very good set i have used before and got the locking nuts off

So thats how you get new tyres is it nick some poor buggers  wheels 

[millwall]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

A good tool, but you still need to smash off the spinning collar (if the later type of locking bolt). 

good point  forgot about the collar     otherwise a very good set i have used before and got the locking nuts off

So thats how you get new tyres is it nick some poor buggers  wheels 

correct   be fair im saving for a house move every penny helps

[skyblue]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

A good tool, but you still need to smash off the spinning collar (if the later type of locking bolt). 

good point  forgot about the collar     otherwise a very good set i have used before and got the locking nuts off

So thats how you get new tyres is it nick some poor buggers  wheels 

correct   be fair im saving for a house move every penny helps

Sorry David for hijacking ya question... the two fools will leave ya alone now

[Andy B]

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/94826/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Laser-Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-4-Pc

A good tool, but you still need to smash off the spinning collar (if the later type of locking bolt). 

good point  forgot about the collar     otherwise a very good set i have used before and got the locking nuts off

The locking bolts initially fitted to my car were the 3 pin type. The collar was paper thin & very easily cut off, I used a very small home/work made chisel.

Halfords do a locking bolt remover too

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_196491_langId_-1_categoryId_165469

[skyblue]

Would a local scarp yard have one  by any chance  :-/

[Andy B]

Would a local scarp yard have one  by any chance  :-/

possibly, but would it be the correct pattern?  :-/ They are supposed to be a key for anti-theft.

I asked nicely at the local ATS and they removed mine for me 

[skyblue]

Would a local scarp yard have one  by any chance  :-/

possibly, but would it be the correct pattern?  :-/ They are supposed to be a key for anti-theft.

I asked nicely at the local ATS and they removed mine for me 

I was just thinking out aloud as i remembered the 3 pin job fitted mine + the brother in laws motor  hence why i thought they were a standard fit  :-/good shout abotut local ATS tho

[Elite Pete]

If they are the Vauxhall cookie cutter ones then I feel sorry for you

[Andy B]

If they are the Vauxhall cookie cutter ones then I feel sorry for you

I've never had a problem with mine, maybe it's because they've rarely been touched by any tyre fitters. It was the previous 3 pin type I/Kwick Fit had problems with ie I ended up with a 2 pin 'key' 

[Elite Pete]

If they are the Vauxhall cookie cutter ones then I feel sorry for you

I've never had a problem with mine, maybe it's because they've rarely been touched by any tyre fitters. It was the previous 3 pin type I/Kwick Fit had problems with ie I ended up with a 2 pin 'key' 

I bought an MV6 a couple of years ago for its Irmscher body kit and wheels. It had cookie cutters on it and I suspect someone had tightened the nuts with an air gun, there was no way they were coming undone so I had to drill them, took me ages