wheel nut key

[karps]

Like an idiot i have gone and lost my locking wheel nut key now that i seriously need to change my brake pads. Anyone got any idea how much a new key is gonna set me back from Subaru? or is it easier to pay someone to bust them off and get new ones?

Any help appreciated so i can get these back pads changed smartish

Noel

[badbaz]

Get a replacement if you can, cheaper and less risk of damaged alloy removing old ones.

[StrikE]

I drove off with mine still on the wheel once, a clever man removed them for me but even with his diligence a few scratches where left on the wheels. Wasn't much of a problem as they were rough wheels so all good.

If they are the original wheels Noel contact Subaru as they may be able to source the replacement, it will cost you a bit but so will getting them off without damaging a wheel plus the locking nuts have to be replaced again.

Good luck

[johnmacdonald]

We all do it (once!). Having swopped to new PFF7s, I took off with the locking key still attached. Subaru dealer managed to supply replacement next day. Can't recall the cost, but it certainly wasn't hugely expensive.

[corsa]

Try mine if you want ?

[karps]

thanks guys, i do have the code for the key so will give stealers a phone on monday, Davie cheers for the offer but chances of yours being the same as mine would probably be the same as me winning the lottery tonight

Noel

[terzo neil]

why not try his, still got the locker code for mines

years ago i bought locking nuts, and found out by chance my mates dads had the same tyre and exactly same code on his locking nuts

[PAULSMC]

if you have the code and its the McGard lockers you can order it direct from them its about £12 me thinks. Or they are not that hard to remove, feel free to pm if you want more info!

[scoobywho]

They are mcgard locks subaru use they arent unique just a few different castings so chances are it may work

[subarucraig]

Locking wheel nuts are quite easy to remove withiut damage mate pm me for info

[ciaranrb5]

I just let the air out of the tyres and phoned the AA. Took him 3 hours to get 1 off

[karps]

Thanks for all the info guys, ordered one from McGard website for 16 euro and it says dispached within 24 hours so should get brake pads changed in a cpl o days

Noel