Locking wheel nut key

[hughmungus]

Did a stupid stupid thing yesterday drove off with the locking wheel nut key still in the nut and of course lost it, anyone know which one a standard 18inch Si will need, I've checked and there are differing spine numbers. Does it depend on which nut rather than car ?

 

[ekimj10]

Most competent tyre fitters have a variety of techniques for removing the locking bolt, that maybe the best option in the long run, and then either buy a new locking bolt or fit a standard bolt.

 

[Machine monkey]

If its a standard BMW locking nut. Just go in to a dealer and they will have replacements.
I broke mine when the apes in a tyre place i no longer use!! Over tightened mine. It wasn't that shocking on price either.

 

[hughmungus]

Thanks folks just so annoyed with myself for doing it :headbang:

 

[cj10jeeper]

Just remember any moron in a tyre shop can remove a locking wheel nut. The most important thing is not damaging the finish on the rim.

I'd get the £12.99 kit from Screwfix and do it yourself then as MM says Fit a new bolt from BMW

 

[Z43.0Si]

If its a standard BMW locking nut. Just go in to a dealer and they will have replacements.
I broke mine when the apes in a tyre place i no longer use!! Over tightened mine. It wasn't that shocking on price either.

Doesn't the dealer need the number and letter code that's marked on removal key? Obviously if it's been lost you won't have it.

 

[Machine monkey]

When i went to get one they had a box of them and we went and tried them. When one fitted i brought that one.

 

[Z43.0Si]

When i went to get one they had a box of them and we went and tried them. When one fitted i brought that one.

That's good to know then, thanks.

 

[pvr]

If its a standard BMW locking nut. Just go in to a dealer and they will have replacements.
I broke mine when the apes in a tyre place i no longer use!! Over tightened mine. It wasn't that shocking on price either.

Unless a dealer does it ... :headbang:

 

[hughmungus]

Visit to Williams BMW in Bolton and they had one after trying a few that someone had ordered and not collected so all sorted now thankfully.

 

[Grumpyowl]

Visit to Williams BMW in Bolton and they had one after trying a few that someone had ordered and not collected so all sorted now thankfully.

Nice one
Is there a code on it to make a note of for the next time