[dx90]

Hi all

Only got my BMW the other day. Well I went to take the front wheel off and I couldn't find the key to unlock the wheel bolts. Got in touch with the previous owner and was told if there wasn't one in the car then there isn't one. :eek

Now I'm stuck with a car that I have no way of getting the wheel bolts off. :frown

They look almost identical to these on *bay Item number: 320157676037. If that helps.

Any suggestions how to get them off?

 

[mikesmith2]

If you have the original service book get in touch with the supplying dealer and see if they can help.

 

[dds789]

Hi

I would search through any receipts and papers you have with your documents, in the hope you find some code for the wheel bolts and then can order a replacement.

Other option is getting a nut welded onto each bolt so you can get them off with a spanner.

Or the pikey way, get a socket that doesnt quite go over the locking bolt, then bash it on with a hammer till it does go over it and try and then remove it.

Maybe a local garage will be able to help to

Hope that makes sense and helps

 

[dx90]

I have looked for a key number and there isn't one. The locking bolt looks like a cheap after market one.

Will these work with my type of locking bolt a SEALEY SX202 LOCKING WHEEL NUT REMOVAL KIT. Just seen them now?

If I did try the socket over the bolt then hammer on. Is there a chance it could fracture the alloy wheel with the impact from the lump hammer?

 

[dds789]

doubt it would do any damage if your careful! it wouldnt need pounding on try the bigger sockets first and work your way down if they slip.

I would definately consider taking it to a local garage, they will have done this before and if anything may give you some more advice on removing it.

That kit would be useful but your gonna use it once! not really worth buying, try calling the local garages see if any of them can do it for you cant see it being anymore than a half hour job.

 

[dx90]

I'll give it some more thought.
The car is SORN at the moment or at lest for the next 3 months, so It might be best to go with the kit, if it will work OK.

 

[M14RKH]

doubt it would do any damage if your careful! it wouldnt need pounding on try the bigger sockets first and work your way down if they slip.

I would definately consider taking it to a local garage, they will have done this before and if anything may give you some more advice on removing it.

That kit would be useful but your gonna use it once! not really worth buying, try calling the local garages see if any of them can do it for you cant see it being anymore than a half hour job.

Had to do that recently with my 306 , cheeky beggards wanted tenner a wheel .:mad

 

[dx90]

I've just ordered the kit. Makes life a lot easier if it works.

Thanks

 

[Ronnie]

If they are the original locking wheel bolts from new then the dealer will be able to supply you with a new key.

Otherwise to be frank that Sealey kit will be rubbish and will break, try the dealer first for the key, if still having problems I can tell you how to get them off easy but it's more expensive than a BMW key.

See here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CB12&mospid=47441&btnr=36_0312&hg=36&fg=25. less than £5

 

[Pidster]

ghetto way try welding a steel bar to them to give you some leverage

 

[dx90]

They are not the origanl locking blots. I've had a look at the pic and they are totaly different, they look the same as these on
Ebay Item number: 320157676037. Take a look and you will see there a lot different. So it looks like I've wasted my money on the kit and I'm back in the same boat.

How can I get them off?

 

[tez 325i]

go to bmw dealer mite have one on site, they will just take them out for ya. then you could replace them with after market ones.

 

[tez 325i]

forget that last post if they look like that them may come for with a 18mm socket

 

[Ronnie]

A garage will be able to remove them, they should have some special sockets, I've got them at work and they should get them off easy enough on that style.

 

[dx90]

I used a 18mm socket over the top and there all off. :thumbsup

Thank you all.

 

[tez 325i]

wasnt a very good lockin nut then lol. there all easy to get off apart from the bmw and vw/audi .

 

[davenicoll]

Get a socket and bang it on it mate!! I do it all the time when im removing peoples wheels