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Rancod · 08-06-2013, 10:42 AM

Hi All,

I have a slow leak in one of my wheels, and unfortunately I can not locate my key. How screwed am I? Also, is there any suggestions on how to unscrew myself? I remember the back said J28, if that helps at all. These are for the 21" wheels on the 2013 Hotwheels edition.

Diode Dynamics · 08-06-2013, 10:47 AM

I imagine most tire/wheel shops will be able to get them off for you with or without the key. It might damage the lugs though.

You are referring to a wheel-lock key right?

Nick C.

Rancod · 08-06-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I imagine most tire/wheel shops will be able to get them off for you with or without the key. It might damage the lugs though.

You are referring to a wheel-lock key right?

Nick C.

Yes sir, I am. Taking her to the shop now.

menendez1293 · 08-06-2013, 10:51 AM

Worst case I'm sure the dealer can get you another key for the locks.

Rancod · 08-06-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

Worst case I'm sure the dealer can get you another key for the locks.

Spoke with them first thing, and they can not. Apparently every set is different blah blah blah. It occurs to me that all they need to do is randomize where they ship the locks to, and simply create about 100 different versions. How likely is it that x lock will be in x location then. But I digress.

menendez1293 · 08-06-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rancod

Spoke with them first thing, and they can not. Apparently every set is different blah blah blah. It occurs to me that all they need to do is randomize where they ship the locks to, and simply create about 100 different versions. How likely is it that x lock will be in x location then. But I digress.

Hey if the tire shop cant get it off heres an idea. Take a piece of clay and get an impression of the lock and have a shop make a piece of metal that has the groves. Would be a last resort since it Probably would be pretty expensive but could work.

Diode Dynamics · 08-06-2013, 11:19 AM

I'm pretty sure Sears sells a tool for like $40 that you can take any lug off with.

I read a thread on a G35 forum about a member who had his wheels stolen even with locks on. Poor guy had his car parked in his own driveway, walked out to his nice G35 sitting on blocks...

Nick C.

SSMickey · 08-06-2013, 11:19 AM

Just hammer the appropriate 12 point socket on the lock and it will come off with a breaker bar. Don't use an impact and make sure you use a junk socket.

So Cal Camaro · 08-06-2013, 11:51 AM

A lot of tire stores have a key for many different locks...at least my guy does, depending on the lock brand, some don't have that many combinations...and as others pointed, slamming a 12pt socket over it does work depending on the lugnut style...

2010SS2SS · 08-06-2013, 12:09 PM

Air Chisel will do the trick! Most reputable wheel shps will have master keys

Rancod · 08-06-2013, 01:47 PM

They got the locks off, all is well, just took forever. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Going to buy a few of the items listed above just incase of future issues.

nyrfan · 08-06-2013, 02:04 PM

Obviously it not safe to carry your key in the car but here is what I do. I find a hidden place in the engine bay and zip tie the key. This way no one can find it but its always there when I need it.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Rancod · 08-06-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Obviously it not safe to carry your key in the car but here is what I do. I find a hidden place in the engine bay and zip tie the key. This way no one can find it but its always there when I need it.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

This is a great idea!

Netraa · 08-07-2013, 10:18 PM

I just throw the key into the glove box in an old 35mm film canister.

If they are in my car, going through my glove box looking for the lug key, i'd rather them get the wheels than steal the whole car to get the wheels...

08-06-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
Rancod Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels 2LT Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 42	How screwed am I? Hi All, I have a slow leak in one of my wheels, and unfortunately I can not locate my key. How screwed am I? Also, is there any suggestions on how to unscrew myself? I remember the back said J28, if that helps at all. These are for the 21" wheels on the 2013 Hotwheels edition.

08-06-2013, 10:47 AM	#2
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	I imagine most tire/wheel shops will be able to get them off for you with or without the key. It might damage the lugs though. You are referring to a wheel-lock key right? Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

08-06-2013, 11:19 AM	#7
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	I'm pretty sure Sears sells a tool for like $40 that you can take any lug off with. I read a thread on a G35 forum about a member who had his wheels stolen even with locks on. Poor guy had his car parked in his own driveway, walked out to his nice G35 sitting on blocks... Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

08-06-2013, 11:19 AM	#8
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Just hammer the appropriate 12 point socket on the lock and it will come off with a breaker bar. Don't use an impact and make sure you use a junk socket. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

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So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	A lot of tire stores have a key for many different locks...at least my guy does, depending on the lock brand, some don't have that many combinations...and as others pointed, slamming a 12pt socket over it does work depending on the lugnut style... __________________

08-06-2013, 10:51 AM	#4
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Worst case I'm sure the dealer can get you another key for the locks.

08-06-2013, 12:09 PM	#10
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,302	Air Chisel will do the trick! Most reputable wheel shps will have master keys

08-06-2013, 01:47 PM	#11
Rancod Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels 2LT Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 42	They got the locks off, all is well, just took forever. Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Going to buy a few of the items listed above just incase of future issues.

08-06-2013, 02:04 PM	#12
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Obviously it not safe to carry your key in the car but here is what I do. I find a hidden place in the engine bay and zip tie the key. This way no one can find it but its always there when I need it. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

08-07-2013, 10:18 PM	#14
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	I just throw the key into the glove box in an old 35mm film canister. If they are in my car, going through my glove box looking for the lug key, i'd rather them get the wheels than steal the whole car to get the wheels...