Topic: Locking wheel nut problem (Read 780 times)

Nathan · « **on:** 28 February 2011, 13:54:13 »

I have the 3 three prong type on mine and this morning i went to remove a wheel and two of the prongs snapped, are they easy to get hold of or is there a way of removing the old ones so i can just buy a new set.......

Varche · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 February 2011, 15:00:05 »

Sorry to hear that.

It is a curse that regularly happens to folk. poor design. My local dealer angle ground flats onto mine(it understandably damaged the alloy wheel) and then got a tool onto it all at his expense even though it was Kwikfit that broke the 3 pin tool with an air gun. Ever since I am the only person that takes off or puts back on my 3 pin locking nuts.

You can buy a new one BUt you need to know the part number of the one you have as there are different designs. I think the fast fit depots have a special tool that they can force over certain damaged locking wheel nuts.

Doesn't help you but someone else will be along to give perhaps more practical help.

Mr Stud · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 February 2011, 16:15:58 »

can beat a socket on,just slightly smaller than the locking nut to get them off

Lazydocker · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 February 2011, 21:28:31 »

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can beat a socket on,just slightly smaller than the locking nut to get them off

But I would advise using an impact socket

I took mine off ages ago and binned them, replacing them with normal bolts. At the end of the day they're standard wheels so not exactly desirable

Darth Loo-knee · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 February 2011, 21:31:36 »

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can beat a socket on,just slightly smaller than the locking nut to get them off

I have done loads like this

but like lazytinker says use an Impact Socket

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