Get off alloy wheels that are locked on..

[carlosfandango]

As the thread title suggests, the car came with a non original set of alloys & I want to put on original daisys.
However, each wheel has a locknut & I have no key

Any suggestions?

CFD

[leamyj]

You could try to "Pop" them by driving in a self-tapping screw, drill a hole if necessary, and then levering with a claw hammer..this will destroy the lock nuts though. Remember to protect the wheels at the pivot point.

John

[charged_rs]

the easiest way is to take it to your local tyre centre and ask the guys there to remove the lock nuts...they do it all the time

[carlosfandango]

Thanks lads. I'm not worried about wrecking the locknuts but don't really want to damage the wheels as even though I'm changing them, I plan to paint them black/dark grey & keep as spares or possible track use.

I'll have a go at getting 'em off myself first. If I've no luck, I'll head around to my local tyre shop.

CFD

[MX5Spares]

Depending on the type ,get say an 18mm socket, and good ol hammer it on.It must be tight over the nut and unscrewc in the normal way.Works a treat onyl the locknuts will be knackered