Mattyy Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hi all, Got outside whilst it stopped raining today to take the wheels off, check the brake pads and such but suddenly that stopped. It appears that both my front wheel have a lock wheel nut, but my rears don't. The previous owner said none of the wheels had them! (Should have checked) - unfortunately, I have no key. Not one to be found at all. I've left a message with the previous owner, but can't guarantee he'll reply. Does anyone know where I can get a key for it, and does anyone recognize what type of lock it is? I haven't seen one of this shape before. See pics attached (I couldn't get anything better) Cheers in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 By the looks of it that's a splined nut so technically it is a locking nut as you will need a specific socket to remove it/them. You could try removing them without the proper socket using the method in the below video although make sure you have some standard nuts to go back on in there place (or a new pack of locking wheel nuts which you have the key to). Contact one of the traders on here for locking wheel nuts to suit your Zed. I originally got my set from Mitz@the Cougar Store ~ £10 for 4 locking wheels nuts & the socket/key ..Or for possibly some on the same day you could try Halfords: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/locking-wheel-nuts/mcgard-locking-wheel-nuts-24154su You can get splined nuts/bolts which have different numbers of splines so just count them up, ...yours look like they might be 6 spline. Pretty sure as long as you have the right number of splines for the size of nut then it doesn't have to be a specific name branded socket to work. Could only find one from the US on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-SPLINE-WHEELS-RIM-LOCK-LUG-NUTS-KEY-/131231226289?hash=item1e8dfd99b1:g:0lEAAOSwh6xTs6D1 Maybe try a trip to Halfords as it looks like something they may have. Another option for you is the "Gator grip" socket which will no doubt get that nut off (useful socket for anyone's toolbox). Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Gator-Grip-Universal-Socket-Ratchet-Wrench-Power-Drill-Adapter-Set-Tool-/131672756969?hash=item1ea84ed2e9:g:67UAAOSw7FRWaUsZ Hope that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyy Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Appreciate your reply, GMBallistic. I'll take a look and see what I can do. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Appreciate your reply, GMBallistic. I'll take a look and see what I can do. Cheers! You're welcome and let us know how you get on. Hopefully you'll get them off without too much hassle/expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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