Locking wheel nuts

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bobbin1982
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 4:56 pm

The removal tool for my locking wheel nuts was missing when i bought my car
Is there an easy way to remove these with out the key?

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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 5:21 pm

a tyre shop may have different removal nuts,,, ??
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:22 pm

Depends which type of the two versions used by BMW for E30s that you have. The earlier key operated type just need a smack with a sharp chisel to remove the outer piece and reveal a hex. bolt, and the later type need a coarse reverse threaded wheel bolt removal socket that fits around the outside.
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:32 pm

Brutus - car is currently being pulled to pieces so cant drive it

Brianmooooore - its the second type with the star shape , I assume your talking about the irwin ones that look like a turbine of some sorts


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