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.
What is a tire key?
What is a wheel lock key? Wheel lock keys are special sockets that match the unique pattern on your wheel lock. Without your wheel lock key, the tire, rim, and wheel cannot be easily removed. Wheel locks only protect against the theft of tires, wheels, and rims. They do not protect against car theft.
How much does a tire key cost?
Generally, you can expect to pay between $20 and $120 per set. If your wheel locks came with the vehicle, you can usually find the key code in the owner’s manual. You may also be able to bring your car to the dealer and have them remove the locks with a master key set.
Are wheel lock keys universal?
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 wheel locks be removed without the key?
A wheel lock is used to fasten the wheel on your vehicle, as a regular wheel nut would, but uses a part-specific key to unlock it. It is common to lose a wheel lock key. The wheel lock key can be removed manually. Before beginning, make sure your vehicle is on a flat surface and all wheels are level.
How do you use a tire key?
In order to install or remove the lug nuts use the key in the center of the package. Insert the key into the socket that you use to take off all the other normal lug nuts and then use the socket wrench to install or remove the wheel lock lug nuts. Only one wheel lock per wheel is needed.
What is a lug nut key?
The tire iron, or lug wrench, also doubles as a lug wrench key, and is specifically designed to help remove the lug nuts on the tire. Using the lug nut key correctly can accelerate the tire changing process.
Do all cars have locking wheel nuts?
Do all cars have locking wheel nuts? No, although most new cars will now come fitted with locking wheel nuts as standard.
How much is a wheel lock?
Pricing. Wheel lock kits are generally one of the more inexpensive car parts you can buy. Most will ring in between $20 and $40 for a set of locks and a key or upwards of $100 to $300 for a full set with accompanying replacement lug nuts depending on the vehicle.
