aight bro, Id call infiniti. Even if F1 is getting u the key, they will still let u borrow a loaner Im tellin you. They will if u tell make a fuss

 

aight bro, Id call infiniti. Even if F1 is getting u the key, they will still let u borrow a loaner Im tellin you. They will if u tell make a fuss

 

McGard wheel locks suck. If anyone has these on your car, it is REALLY worth it to remove them and trash them. Get a good quality lock like Gorilla or a socket type of lock, any type of puzzle piece locks break, round out, or get stuck.

alphamatt I don't know where you live but quality tire shops (Discount Tire Co., America's Tire Co.) should be able to tell you if they can remove your lock safely without scratching your wheel. I usually would charge $20 to remove the set. They have special lock removal sockets that are round that aid in "grabbing" your lock. It really depends on how much room you have between the lock and the lug hole in your wheel.


If it comes down to you doing the removal yourself here is the process I always used.

1. Using either a lock removal socket or a "impact socket" (chrome or standard sockets tend to split and not work as well) of the biggest or closest size you can go without it slipping over your lock.

2. Using a impact gun carefully spin the socket (in reverse as to remove) on the head of your lock using some pressure(pushing in towards your wheel). This will heat up your lock (which makes it easier to remove)

3. While it is hot take the gun off the socket put in a 6 inch extension (for safety) and hit it on to your lock with a hammer. If it is working right you should only need mabey 1-3 good hits and you should feel the socket stick onto your lock.

4. Remove the extention leaving the socket on your lock and using the impact gun and applying pressure (pushing in towards the wheel) remove it.

Do not use any WD-40 or PB Blaster type of products on it, they will only make the situation worse.

I dont't know if this is of any help to you or not. I just thought my 11 years of experience at Discount Tire Co. might help.

Good Luck

 

Wow horrible service. Why didn't they remove all the locks and give you a new set? Whats with the hassles?

The stealerships can remove any wheels locks with a special tool that bites into the lugs.

 

my dealership doesn't believe in making thing easier

 

Why don't you call the local Infiniti or Nissan dealers and see if they have a master key set? There's only so many combinations (12 I think) that McGard makes. I know of a Honda dealer that has the whole set to avoid having to search cars for the key. Honda wheel locks are also made by McGard, even a Honda dealer might be able to help you out.

 

if all fails, go down to a auto shop or a sears and get a "nut extractor" then u can get it off your self. cus we both know u wont scratch ur wheels

 

thanks for the recommendations guys, i really appreciate them, I'll give a honda dealer a call see what they got

 

You go to Millers?

 

I doubt they have the master key. When they took my wheels out, they used my own wheels lock which was hiding under the seats and they couldn't find it. So they called me up and asked where it was. I forgot where it was in the beginning and told them to use their own keys.

They said, it would take a week for them to order the key. So after I figured out where I last placed it, I called them up and told them it was under the seat. They were nice enought to put it back in the trunk though.

 

Not all dealers do this, but like I said, some do out of convenience to avoid situations like yours.

 

not anymore

 

I just got my G, that is the only dealership near me for services, haven't been pleased with them. Was Miller the dealership that screwed up your lock? If so, I better stay away from them.

 

I'd leave miller as soon as you can, breaking my wheels locks isn't all they have done for me. Miller was perfect for me, too, but they suck so bad i make the drive down to Glendale.