How do wheel locks work? (Lost mine, need to get a new one)

louiey370z · 02-13-2017, 12:52 AM

So, pretty dumb of me, but long story short, lost my wheel lock and I need to get a new one. I heard that wheel locks go by model of car, meaning if I need a new wheel lock, all stock 370Z wheels have the same lock. Is this true? If not, how do I get a new one?

OptionZero · 02-13-2017, 01:17 AM

the "key" is just a specially shaped socket that fits into the shape of the locking nut

your dealership can get you one
most autoparts or wheel/tire stores can probably track you one down as well

louiey370z · 02-13-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

the "key" is just a specially shaped socket that fits into the shape of the locking nut

your dealership can get you one
most autoparts or wheel/tire stores can probably track you one down as well

I was planning on going to Element Wheels tomorrow. They said that they can get me one for $20. I asked them if I need to bring in my car and they said no. I then asked if they need any information about my car and they said no. So I'm assuming either:

1) They know I drive a 370Z (Facebook messaged them), so I assumed it went by make?

2) They have no idea what they're talking about and just want my money.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-13-2017, 02:07 AM

That would be number two.
The locks do not go by make of car.
They are made by McGard and there are various patterns.

OptionZero · 02-13-2017, 02:28 AM

There's a finite # of patterns that McGard uses. They could just be thinking they have it in stock or can get it from a supplier locally.

The Z isn't some random exotic with a lug nut key from Mars or somethin' i dont think

jchammond · 02-13-2017, 03:07 AM

If you got oem lock's & have product information- the Dealer may be able to get you a key; otherwise/ get a new set & remove your old ones.

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louiey370z · 02-13-2017, 11:50 AM

I don't have that number anywhere. How do I destroy the wheel lock? I'll replace them with oem lugs for now

SouthArk370Z · 02-13-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by louiey370z

I don't have that number anywhere. How do I destroy the wheel lock? I'll replace them with oem lugs for now

Can't remember what it's called but they make a tool that is an external (female) version of a stud extractor. All the good car thieves carry one.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-13-2017, 12:39 PM

Dealers have a master set of keys. You can get them to remove the existing locks.
I had to do this.

louiey370z · 02-13-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Dealers have a master set of keys. You can get them to remove the existing locks.
I had to do this.

That's what the dealership said. They said they have a master set I could borrow for 65$ which is bull ****.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-13-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by louiey370z

That's what the dealership said. They said they have a master set I could borrow for 65$ which is bull ****.

What I meant was take it to the dealer for them to take off the old locks. If they charge you to do that, then tell them to jump in the lake.

I bought a complete set of locks with key off of eBay for $27.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-INFIN...NXI~05&vxp=mtr

louiey370z · 02-14-2017, 11:39 AM

I took it into discount tire and they destroyed them for free. Thanks guys

02-13-2017, 12:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	How do wheel locks work? (Lost mine, need to get a new one) So, pretty dumb of me, but long story short, lost my wheel lock and I need to get a new one. I heard that wheel locks go by model of car, meaning if I need a new wheel lock, all stock 370Z wheels have the same lock. Is this true? If not, how do I get a new one?

02-13-2017, 01:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,255 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	the "key" is just a specially shaped socket that fits into the shape of the locking nut your dealership can get you one most autoparts or wheel/tire stores can probably track you one down as well __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-13-2017, 02:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	That would be number two. The locks do not go by make of car. They are made by McGard and there are various patterns. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

02-13-2017, 02:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,255 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	There's a finite # of patterns that McGard uses. They could just be thinking they have it in stock or can get it from a supplier locally. The Z isn't some random exotic with a lug nut key from Mars or somethin' i dont think __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-13-2017, 03:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	If you got oem lock's & have product information- the Dealer may be able to get you a key; otherwise/ get a new set & remove your old ones. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-13-2017, 11:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	I don't have that number anywhere. How do I destroy the wheel lock? I'll replace them with oem lugs for now

02-13-2017, 12:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Dealers have a master set of keys. You can get them to remove the existing locks. I had to do this. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

02-14-2017, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	I took it into discount tire and they destroyed them for free. Thanks guys

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