Bought a car with no LUG KEY

[ItaliaBrat]

Just like the title says! :lockd: I have 4 lugs that need a key that will not come off. They are 7 sided with a square notch taken out of one side. I heard I could cut them off, but the requires the tools to do so, then I heard the gator universal socket will do the trick. Any opinions? I need to get these tires off to continue the other work I have posted on the other thread! Thanks everyone.

[dudermagee]

1. buy cheap sockets from autozone
2. Pound\hammer onto lugnut
3. remove lug
4. repeat

[ItaliaBrat]

LOL nice... I am guessing I need to buy 4 of the same sockets (1 for each)?

[s13silvia123]

or buy this cause it'll save you time and money in the long run plus you can use on anything else that needs to be taken out.

http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/00919857000_20091010080113877?hei=500&wid=500&op_sharpen=1

[ItaliaBrat]

Will those fit a 7 sided lug though? I wish it was the same as a socket but it has one more side to it and that is what is screwing me over right now. I was really thinking I can use the gator grip if it is strong enough....?

[redline240sx]

I had a problem like this and used a air chizzle to drill them out. Took it to pepboys so they could do it since i dont have an air chizzle. If you need me to go into detail PM me.

[youradumb1]

just call around..my buddy at tires puse has all kind of lock keys..and he said most guys do that have been working at a tire shop will have most models..charges 5$ ..cheaper than breaking shit

[ItaliaBrat]

Thanks youradumb1

[twyztidmind]

My local O'reilly Auto Parts sells a lug nut remover, it basically the threads are reversed so when you stick it on and turn as you would to take off the lug nut it grabs it.

I've used it before works good as long as the lugs are the right size.. Link below

Wilmar M980 - Lug Nut Remover | O'Reilly Auto Parts (http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/WMR2/M980.oap?keyword=lug+nut+remover)

[ItaliaBrat]

Update! Got the lug off with a 12 point socket! Smashed it on the lug with no problem and it came right off! Thanks everyone for the help!

[VNG704]

+1 on the Irwin bolt grips.

[nathanong87]

Just like the title says! :lockd: I have 4 lugs that need a key that will not come off. They are 7 sided with a square notch taken out of one side. I heard I could cut them off, but the requires the tools to do so, then I heard the gator universal socket will do the trick. Any opinions? I need to get these tires off to continue the other work I have posted on the other thread! Thanks everyone.

take a picture of the lug nuts, i have leftover keys from old cars and stuff that i do not need. i would be more than willing to ship u one if it matches....

also u can usually buy replacement keys from the maker of the lugs or ebay or something.

OR just buy a small 4 lug set if they are locally attainable. dont fret.