just broke my locking wheelnut key need advice

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kylepiggy
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:02 pm

just broke the pins off my locking wheelnut key original bmw version. can i just get another key or any advice on how to remove the lock bolts problem is i have ronal turbo wheels and the bolts are quite countersunk in. any help would be great
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:32 pm

weld a wheel bolt on the end of the locking wheel bolt and get them out that way
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:40 pm

Carefully :cool:
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:58 pm

drill them out???

might be a bit dangerous if you knack the threads mind you
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:22 pm

halfords do a laser locking wheel nut remover for 10.99,does the job.
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:33 pm

most tyre shop charge around £30 to remove the locks, but most time you can get a way with using a univeral pin socket. you might be able to go to bmw to get a new key , there normaly lots on ebay just make sure its the right number.
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:22 am

got to your bmw dealer they have a set off skellington keys fine the one you need and order a new one
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