Stealership lost my OEM wheel key...
#16
The other method is to hammer in a smaller lug nut and then taking it off. Sometimes that doesn't work and also scratches the lug nut heavily in the process. Thieves do this all the time.
#18
It takes a lot longer, and a more PITA job. Just make sure you never lose the key.
#21
Well I had no choice but to break my just one wheel lock. Just the lock itself was damaged and luckily I had a spare lug nuts to replace it with.
I just called and they said they don't use the key to unlock it. They use the master keys for it -_- so now I have to get a set of new wheel locks. Fml
Anyways, you guys recommend any wheel locks?
I just called and they said they don't use the key to unlock it. They use the master keys for it -_- so now I have to get a set of new wheel locks. Fml
Anyways, you guys recommend any wheel locks?
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#24
Maybe you misplaced it after getting your lock back? Or it could have fallen somewhere in your car and you haven't searched hard enough...that happens to me sometimes when I can't find a wheel lock. It always ends up in a place where you least expect it.
#26
like everyone else said, they shouldn't have had they key in the first place. But, it's been way too long for them to own up to misplacing it. It doesnt cost much to replace it, but that's not the point. It sucks, and as other memebers already said, all you can do is calmy approach the service manager about the situation and if he doesn't fix it for you simply ask him his name and ask for their dealer number. They all have numbers or codes that they identify themselves by. That might actually worry the manager enough to rethink his decision to not help you out. Worth a try.
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like everyone else said, they shouldn't have had they key in the first place. But, it's been way too long for them to own up to misplacing it. It doesnt cost much to replace it, but that's not the point. It sucks, and as other memebers already said, all you can do is calmy approach the service manager about the situation and if he doesn't fix it for you simply ask him his name and ask for their dealer number. They all have numbers or codes that they identify themselves by. That might actually worry the manager enough to rethink his decision to not help you out. Worth a try.
U need to read the whole thread pls
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As for me, I recommend the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus tires. They were just released last month, and supposed to be extremely quiet and comfortable with a 75k mile warranty. They are rated very highly on the Grand Touring All Season tires, and have excellent dry and wet traction with rated better steering response and corning stability than then ExtremeContact on TireRack. They also come with a rim protector to avoid damaging your rims.
As for lug nuts, I believe you can use Amazon's tool for looking it up or searching on Gorilla Locks Website. Keep in mind that if you lose the key, it will be even a bigger pain in the butt to remove them than if you lost the stock wheel locks. I've also read reviews that Gorilla Locks reuse keys, so that might be a problem for thieves who just buy a cheap set off of Amazon and reuse the keys.
Last edited by mathnerd88; 07-22-2012 at 04:33 PM.