Jdawg Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hi I am new to this forum stuff but got told it was helpful to find out advice from other subaru owners. I have a impreza 2000 uk turbo and i can get my.wheels off cause i dont have the special jey to get it off. Any advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hello & welcome, Do you mean it has a locking wheel nut , If so dealer fitted or aftermarket? You can get replacements but you could also take more 'hands on' approach if it would take too long Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdawg Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hi thanks Yeah the locking wheel nut. I did have it but lost it, it is the factory wheels that came with the car. Just want them off if i can get a key to get them off but if not just replace them if possiable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecka Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hello go to any tyres shop where will get off for you. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby1972 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 You can buy a special wheel lock removal tool and do it yourself have a look on eBay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdawg Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Mecka i cant get to a garage with it cause it is on a sorn so i have to do it myself. Scooby1972 does that mean i need a new set of locking nuts for the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecka Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Check on eBay ;) http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlocking+nut+removing+tool.TRS0&_nkw=locking+nut+removing+tool&_sacat=0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Wotcha and welcome - as above either get it to a dealer and they can identify which nut you have and then supply a key or sort a tool yourself. Worst case scenario I had before with over tightened wheel nuts was an angle grinder through the alloy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Welcome! I've not used a removal kit before myself but yes you would def need new lockers once you've got them off. Then you can choose what ones you want. I'd go for someone like mcgard, this is what I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I remember on the M3 when I had it I had to get a these to remove them and even with them followed lots of swearing http://www.tyrebaydirect.com/171-Draper/89766-DRAPER_EXPERT_4_PIECE_LOCKING_WHEEL_NUT_SET.html?si=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Gambit and Mecka have the best idea, spend £30 on a removal tool then just buy some new locking nuts. You'll only need the 1 set of 4 nuts to replace the locking nuts and can still use your original wheel nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Find a mobile tyre guy or the screw fix tyre removal tool is ok or 17/18mm cheap socket and hammer it on over the top and then remove gently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Chisel works well too [emoji23] Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdawg Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yeah you all yous arr right about about the removal kit. Much apperiacted. Going to just buy a new set of locking nuts this week. Will defo be using this site again :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 It was the only way I could remove them took me about 3 hours spanking and breaking sockets. 20 minutes and some heat with the removal tool was done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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