Regardless of whether your car has factory or aftermarket alloys, many of them(the more expensive ones at least) will be sold with some form of locking wheel bolts or nuts. Basically one of the 4 or 5 bolts on the wheel will have a unique pattern on it that a standard socket will not fit.

Can lock nuts be removed?

Bearing locknuts are typically rounded on the outside with keyed slots. This design requires a special tool called a spanner wrench or socket to be installed or removed.

Will the AA remove locking wheel nuts?

If we agree to attempt a wheel removal, at your request and without the appropriate locking nut key, then this damage is at your risk and we, our agents or sub-contractors, shall not be liable for it.

How do you cut a plastic locking nut?

To remove the nut, you can use whichever tool you choose: a pair of pliers, a spud wrench (specifically designed for removing hex nuts), or an adjustable wrench. Turn the plastic nut counterclockwise to remove it.

Does Kwik Fit remove locking nuts?

If your car has a locking wheel nut, and you’re due to visit your local Kwik Fit for new tyres, brake pads and discs, or you are due a service, make sure you know where your locking wheel nut key is located. The wheels will need to be removed to carry out these services, so it’s best to be prepared!

Where are locking wheel nuts kept?

The glove box: many vehicle manufacturers will store the locking wheel nut key in the car’s glove box, so it makes sense to check here first.

Where is my wheel lock key?

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. It’s a good idea to always make sure that you get your wheel lock key back whenever your wheels are removed.