Stock rim removal

Elmo370z · 10-15-2014, 02:56 PM

I'm having the hardest time located a lug nut key to take off my rims. I have touring model with the sports package. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

Grindkiezer · 10-15-2014, 03:16 PM

Have you tried the tools in your trunk?

jay9 · 10-15-2014, 11:15 PM

21mm socket should work too

Read T · 10-18-2014, 01:28 PM

Factory wheel locks on the car? the key normally is zip-tied onto one of the OEM wheel removing tools. Otherwise you may have to call the dealership.

Skyscraper · 10-20-2014, 10:24 PM

Buy a cheap socket that fits tightly over the key lug, hammer it on then wrench the lug off and throw the two away, replace with a standard lug. This is what we do when people come to me for a brake job and don't know where the key is.

SouthArk370Z · 10-20-2014, 10:57 PM

You can find lug nut removers (or extractors) at most auto parts stores for around $20 (eg, $16.99 at O'Reilly)

JARblue · 10-21-2014, 12:42 PM

Are the OEM wheel locks not all the same? I bet you could go to a dealer and borrow one. If the car is new to you, check the glove box and cubby behind the passenger seat for the key. If you bought it from a dealer, call them up and ask why they didn't include the key.

DEpointfive0 · 10-21-2014, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Are the OEM wheel locks not all the same? I bet you could go to a dealer and borrow one. If the car is new to you, check the glove box and cubby behind the passenger seat for the key. If you bought it from a dealer, call them up and ask why they didn't include the key.

Nissan has 7 locking keys for the 370Z... 7...

JARblue · 10-21-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Nissan has 7 locking keys for the 370Z... 7...

Is that supposed to be a lot? I guess it's better than one lol

10-15-2014, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Stock rim removal I'm having the hardest time located a lug nut key to take off my rims. I have touring model with the sports package. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.

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Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Factory wheel locks on the car? the key normally is zip-tied onto one of the OEM wheel removing tools. Otherwise you may have to call the dealership. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	You can find lug nut removers (or extractors) at most auto parts stores for around $20 (eg, $16.99 at O'Reilly) __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Are the OEM wheel locks not all the same? I bet you could go to a dealer and borrow one. If the car is new to you, check the glove box and cubby behind the passenger seat for the key. If you bought it from a dealer, call them up and ask why they didn't include the key. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-15-2014, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jay9 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 19 Drives: '09 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	21mm socket should work too

10-20-2014, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skyscraper Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: The skies above NorCal Posts: 72 Drives: 09 Touring Sport 6mt Rep Power: 11	Buy a cheap socket that fits tightly over the key lug, hammer it on then wrench the lug off and throw the two away, replace with a standard lug. This is what we do when people come to me for a brake job and don't know where the key is.

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