Finny Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I brought an Import R33 GTST and took it in to get new tyres and the bloody thing has locking nuts on it which I didn't realise. Does any one know any way of removing them? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
intune Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Try your local tyre place if they can't they should know where you get it done. Cheers I brought an Import R33 GTST and took it in to get new tyres and the bloody thing has locking nuts on it which I didn't realise. Does any one know any way of removing them? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3285705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finny Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Its at bob jane at the moment and they said they can't get them off and know no way of how to either. Called a couple of lock smiths and they said the same thing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3285725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redevil Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 man any good tyre shop should be able to get them off.... like theres even a special socket you can get to remove them... i know jac at moss st got mine off without locknut Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3285743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Try this? http://www.apo.com.au/remover.html You could also try welding the breaker bar onto the lock nut. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3285760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam-__- Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) I agree, weld it to the lock nut. Edited August 14, 2007 by adam-__- Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3286897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLYNX Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Depends on what style of locknut it is ! Most times they just get a cheap socket thats a similar size and hammer it over the locknut and go from there ! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3287445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Same as PLYNX does , i do it all the time but hope the did not put the locknuts on with the gun like some muppets do Fitzy Edited August 14, 2007 by Fitzy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3287504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taleb Tyres Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Is it an alan key type or normal lock nut, as other have said you could use a wheel brace, use a smaller socket size and hammer it in, or get the hammer and chisel out if theres room, if your from sydney and buying tyres, we'll take them off for free. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3287945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proximity Motorsport Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 goto supercheap.. find the same lock nuts and buy a set.. you now have new locknuts and a tool. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3292912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
4drftn Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 well theives use a coldchisel and a hammer. if you resort to that... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3292937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry_33 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 A friend and I removed some from a guys car about a year ago. We just bought a $2-10 set of sockets. We welded a socket to the lock nut and then just used a ratchet to take it off. We tacked the socket in place and then added a generous amount more. I think we needed an extension bar, depnds how tight they've been put on. One thing to note is it will depend on what the locknuts and sockets are made of. We were having no luck welding the two together but then found something called 'weldall' or something like that. It let us weld together the two different types of metals. It depends on the style of your rims as to how much room you've got to play with too. I'd try the supercheap ones people are talking about.. can't hurt, hopefully. Good Luck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/180737-removing-locking-nuts/#findComment-3294469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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