Wheel stud lock key replacement?

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Scott13SHO

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I replaced my brakes/rotors this past friday and discovered yesterday that one of the bolts wasn't cranked all the way down...got it taken care of and took the car out for a spin...and I must have left the key for the wheel lock on the wheel on it when I took a test drive because I can't find it now.

Whats the best route to source a replacement? I haven't been able to find the card that comes with it for a replacement...can I get it through the dealer or something?
 
glock-coma said:
In a pinch I've hammered on socket that fits snugly and removed them that way.
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The tire shops tend to do this in a pinch as well, and a lot of them have a set of "master keys" that fit most wheel locks.

For the factory locks, I believe they are made by McGard, and either they, or a dealer, can source a new key (though it will be decently expensive compared to aftermarket sets)
 
I've done the same thing before.  I had Discount Tire get the lock off for me and ended up buying a new set of locks.  Not cheap but really the only solution.  Buying a new set of locks is less expensive than buying a whole new set of lug nuts if you choose not to go with locks anymore.
 
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