Locking nut driving me nuts!

[Big_Dave]

This is a long shot but has any1 in Bradford area got a locking nut key that I may be able to borrow for 2 mins? Got my car in works unit to change front discs and pads but the wheel nuts had been put on with air gun and now my locking key is ******** and just spinning off the nut. Can any1 help!??

 

[Turkster]

no, but you can get a anti locking wheel nut key, ebay for one mate,

 

[Mike B]

You need to know the code if its Audi.They would always sell you another and you need a replacement

 

[Big_Dave]

Quick update. Managed to get the offending locking nut off. I ended up driving to kwik fit in dewsbury as my brother works there, we got numerous sockets on the nut and eventually came free. Time for a new full set of nuts Inc locking nuts. The threads were full of rust and crap. Never going to let anyone touch my wheels with an air gun!!!

 

[marktdisport]

not always airguns to blame m8 do you use alloy wheel cleaner acids by any chance as this can also cause things to get a bit tight after time....

 

[mikeh126]

Garages, tyre workshops, AA/RAC breakdown etc should ALL know that using an airgun to overtighten a wheel nut / bolt can damage and stretch the thread, and can cause the nuts to shear, with disastrous consequences. Airguns are handy to use to spin the nut/bolt up, but then finish off with a (preferably) calibrated torque wrench.
Anyone who knows what they're doing should use one, and put a small amount of grease on the threads of the bolt. Audi alloys should be torqued up at 120NM - the bolts won't stretch, and they're tight enough not to come loose under normal circumstances.
They should also be checked after 100 miles for safety and peace of mind.
AND - with the grease on the threads, they stand a chance of not seizing!