Damn...stripped the key lock for the wheel locks trying to remove my winter wheels. How do I go about getting a replacement? It's a mcGard set.

 

you may have a tough time getting a replacement key. if you take your car to a tire shop, they can remove the locks from your wheels. i've done this myself by hammering a socket onto the locks and using an impact driver to get them off. get a new set of lock nuts at pep boys, autozone, discount tire, ntb, etc..

 

Once the tire shop removes the lock can the lock be reused if I eventually get a replacement key? Or is the lock unuseable after that?

 

new set of locks would only be around $30-$40. i don't know where you would find a key for much less. you would need to get a key number and send a request to mcguard, pay for the lock and the shipping, and wait all that time. i don't know if it would be worth it. also, if the tire shop removes your locks (most do it the way i discribed) the outside of the locks will have indentations from the socket.

 

+1 replacement key would cost almost as much as the new set.

tg

 

I recently had to place an order on a key after misplacing mine From their order sheet its $15 for the key..

 

The key is $15 and the lock is $10.50 each.

I had that happen to me once, about 14 years ago, where the lug nut was stuck on. Ever since that episode, I've always put anti-seize onto either the lug bolt or the lug nut AND torque the wheels per spec to ensure that I don't go through that headache again.

As a note, I also put anti-seize onto the spark plug threads before I put a new spark plug into the motor of any car and torque to spec's as well.. That plug is in there for a long time and if you plan on keeping the car for many miles, that would be good idea too....