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

louiey370z

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

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

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louiey370z

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

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

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OptionZero

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

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jchammond

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

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

SouthArk370Z

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.

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TreeSemdyZee

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

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louiey370z

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

TreeSemdyZee

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

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louiey370z

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