How do you get a wheel lock off a tire?

How do you get a wheel lock off a tire?

Method 1 of 2: Remove your wheel locks with a wheel lock key

1. Materials Needed.
2. Step 1: Make sure your vehicle is in park.
3. Step 2: Align the key with the nut.
4. Step 3: Place your lug nut wrench on the wheel lock key.
5. Step 4: Turn the lug nut wrench counterclockwise.
6. Step 5: Turn the wheel lock off by hand.
7. Materials Needed.

Can a tire shop remove wheel locks?

There actually is a tool made to remove wheel locks and a good shop might have one. Let the discount tire shop do it. Let them do your worst wheel and let them show you how it comes out before they start the other ones.

Can you get a replacement wheel lock key?

Purchase a new key. This is sometimes the easiest option although it can sometimes be expensive. However if you’d like to use the original locking wheel nut set you’ll need to buy a new locking wheel nut key. Each key comes with a code so you can order a replacement from the vehicle manufacturer.

Where are wheel lock keys kept?

Each set of wheel locks have their own key. They are used to deter criminals from stealing your wheels. The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one.

How do you unlock a tire wheel lock?

Match the recessed lock pattern on the wheel lock to the raised pattern on the wheel lock key. Hold the key in place on the wheel lock with your hand. Slide the end of the lug wrench over the hex-shaped end of the wheel lock key. Push the end of the lug wrench securely onto the key.

Can you remove a wheel lock without a tool?

Hey guys, if you buy a car with no wheel lock tool or you lost yours here is a video that will help you to remove the wheel lock without the tool and be able to remove your wheels. This procedure will work on most wheel locks.

What kind of wrench do I need to remove wheel lock?

Car jack. Lug wrench. The lug wrench usually fits the most common sizes of 17mm, 19mm, and 21 to 23mm. 19mm or 21mm are the standard sizes for most nuts. Be aware that the lock and the key are made with the same pattern and there’s only one way possible to fit it in. So line up the pattern of the key to the wheel lock, and then insert it.

Where is the key for the tire lock?

Step 2. Locate the wheel lock key inside the vehicle or in the trunk. Wheel locks installed at the factory often have the key stored in the glove compartment, the trunk or in a storage compartment in the rear of sport utility vehicles.