Guest Savage Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hi guys, I've been refurbing the wheels on the scummer Mk5, and 3 of them now look awesome in white against the purple shell. However, the last wheel doesn't want to come off. I've got a locking wheel nut on there, but it seems like it must be a different fitment to the other 3. How do I get the wheel off damage free without the correct attachment? any clues? or is this going to cost money and a visit to national tyres or similar? Thanks Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varnie3i Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 It depends on what sort of locking nut it is. if it's a Mcgard type one it'll be a bitch to remove. But with most other types all you will need to do it find a multi toothed socket that is just to small to fit over the bolt and smack it on with a hammer (being careful no to hit the wheel) then loosen it with a breaker bar. Most locking nuts can be removed this way without damage to the wheel, it will knacker the bolt and possibly a few sockets but the alternative it getting the bolt drilled out which will cost you a fair bit and doesn't guarantee no damage to the wheel. If you can post a pic of the wheel nut it would make it easier to point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Savage Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Cheers Varnie, Im thinking whack a socket over the top is the way to go. How's your rim refurb coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 smash a socket over it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dave29 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 smash a socket over it, [/quote whacking a socket over the top works but it depends on the type of head thats on the bolt........ i had to do this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varnie3i Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Cheers Varnie, Im thinking whack a socket over the top is the way to go. How's your rim refurb coming along? very slowly The mrs had a tumour operation last week so I've been playing nurse (in a non sexy way). They are all prepped I just need to spray them and then re-polish them. oh and thanks for the bday pm Edited November 7, 2010 by varnie3i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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