knight1000

Went to rotate my tires, and the lug nut key was gone from console. I do very low milage each year, so the last rotation was 5500 miles ago, which was almost a year ago. I have no idea how it could disappear from my console, but it did. I blame the kids. So now what? How do I remove the lugs that need the key? Im fine with replacing them with regular lugs if I destroy them in the removal.

Thanks for the advise!!!

corupt1

Do you know what brand the locking lug nuts are? If they are the Mopar ones, call the dealership and they should be able to order you a key. If they are aftermarket, like Gorilla brand, you should have got a sticker that has your key # and a number to call to order the replacement key.

But if you take it in to just about any tire shop, they generally have about all the keys out there and should be able to take them off. It is pretty common in their business. Worst case a tire shop can probably break the lugs, but then you might need new studs as well as replacement lug nuts.

ade

You can try tightening the other lug nuts as far as they will go and that my allow you to use a pair of grips to remove the locking lug nuts.

k0260

Good idea Ade. Otherwise like corupt said, tire shops have a ton of keys or can remove them easily at a relatively cheap cost. I paid $40 to have some removed on my old Tacoma at local tire store

jadmt

I would not do this and risk breaking a lug. If it was an emergency maybe but not when he can drive to a tire store.

The Black Jeep

I have used an old socket and pounded it over the keyed lug and backed them right off the above poster is correct though most tire shops have 95 percent of the keys for them

knight1000

Thanks guys. Ill make an appointment. Gonna be way over on this rotation.

jadmt

depending on the locking lug nut design sometimes you can actually use a socket. can you post a photo of the lug style?

LKWJeeper

Depending on the style. Auto zone sells a reverse socket to remove them.

sm_rubi

Great advice!
Or you can pound a larger socket on it and with time and patience you can get them removed...