Locking Wheel Nut Key - urgent

KenR · 21st November 2017, 19:08

Evening everybody. It has been a while since I was last on the forum but having obtained another 75 I thought I'd say hello again.

However, I wasn't expecting the first thread in a while to be a 'help'.

My car has no locking wheel nut key and I cannot tell which number is required. I've taken a picture in case anyone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Ken

trikey · 21st November 2017, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenR

Evening everybody. It has been a while since I was last on the forum but having obtained another 75 I thought I'd say hello again.

However, I wasn't expecting the first thread in a while to be a 'help'.

My car has no locking wheel nut key and I cannot tell which number is required. I've taken a picture in case anyone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Ken

A 10mm drill bit, straight down the middle then a stud extractor while the bolt is still hot from drilling.

dbt01 · 21st November 2017, 19:20

Be a bunch easier if you can borrow a key from someone, though. They are either no. 11 or 12, so a 50/50 chance. Once removed throw all the locking bolts away and replace with normal bolts.

David

stevestrat · 21st November 2017, 19:24

That's not an 11 or a 12, its the later McGard type, God awful things, the removal keys are made of chocolate!

KenR · 21st November 2017, 19:36

Yes, it's the later McGard type. Real pain!

macafee2 · 21st November 2017, 19:42

http://www.mcgard.com/
I had to order one as I lost mine only for my daughter to find it on the drive.
Never had a problem with mine but it does seem a few people have.

macafee2

dbt01 · 21st November 2017, 20:12

Sorry for the bad advice, Ken. Thought wrongly that only the V8's had them.

David

stevestrat · 21st November 2017, 20:30

Changed to McGards roughly when the facelifts came out. Had them on a Volvo, all you need is one overenthusiastic young tyre fitter with a windy gun and you're screwed! The removal keys aren't substantial enough to take the abuse required to undo an overtightened bolt.

Mogodon · 21st November 2017, 20:42

If you go to the McGard website and contact customer services, if you send them a picture like you posted they can send you the correct key. It costs around £14.

They did this for me after my key disintegrated and the key codecard that came with my ZT turned out to be for a 75.

It looks very like mine (six pointed star with one point rounded off).

Simondi · 21st November 2017, 20:47

I've used this company to get a locking wheel nut for my sister's car

https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.u...simple-process

21st November 2017, 19:08	#1
KenR Loves to post 2.5 V6 Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: North London Posts: 286 Thanks: 57 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	Locking Wheel Nut Key - urgent Evening everybody. It has been a while since I was last on the forum but having obtained another 75 I thought I'd say hello again. However, I wasn't expecting the first thread in a while to be a 'help'. My car has no locking wheel nut key and I cannot tell which number is required. I've taken a picture in case anyone can point me in the right direction. Thanks Ken __________________ 2002 MG ZT 160 - Le Mans Green 1996 MGF VVC BRG 1975 Triumph Toledo 2 litre 1996 Ford Galaxy 2.0 petrol

21st November 2017, 19:24	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,486 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	That's not an 11 or a 12, its the later McGard type, God awful things, the removal keys are made of chocolate! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

21st November 2017, 19:36	#5
KenR Loves to post 2.5 V6 Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: North London Posts: 286 Thanks: 57 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	Yes, it's the later McGard type. Real pain! __________________ 2002 MG ZT 160 - Le Mans Green 1996 MGF VVC BRG 1975 Triumph Toledo 2 litre 1996 Ford Galaxy 2.0 petrol

21st November 2017, 20:30	#8
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,486 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Changed to McGards roughly when the facelifts came out. Had them on a Volvo, all you need is one overenthusiastic young tyre fitter with a windy gun and you're screwed! The removal keys aren't substantial enough to take the abuse required to undo an overtightened bolt. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

21st November 2017, 20:42	#9
Mogodon Gets stuck in MG ZT 135+ Diesel Auto Mk2. Nisan Micra 1.4 SVE Auto. Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Posts: 835 Thanks: 196 Thanked 198 Times in 84 Posts	If you go to the McGard website and contact customer services, if you send them a picture like you posted they can send you the correct key. It costs around £14. They did this for me after my key disintegrated and the key codecard that came with my ZT turned out to be for a 75. It looks very like mine (six pointed star with one point rounded off). __________________ Plenum spyhole mod. Powerflow backbox. 11 spoke alloys repainted Black Sparkle. Black Expansion tank. Drivers side cup holder. PPD carpeted heater box sides. Illuminated sun visors, PPD Door reflectors. PPD Seatbelt lower mount bolt covers. PPD Drivers grab handle. Cubby rechargeable torch and power socket. FBH retro-fitted. FBH engine pre-heater mod done. Electric rear Sunblind. Tow bar. Flip key. MGR towing mirrors and Saloon roof bars. Hand Built in Birmingham Last edited by Mogodon; 21st November 2017 at 20:49..

21st November 2017, 19:20	#3
dbt01 Retired Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 378 Thanks: 15 Thanked 106 Times in 85 Posts	Be a bunch easier if you can borrow a key from someone, though. They are either no. 11 or 12, so a 50/50 chance. Once removed throw all the locking bolts away and replace with normal bolts. David

21st November 2017, 19:42	#6
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,930 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	http://www.mcgard.com/ I had to order one as I lost mine only for my daughter to find it on the drive. Never had a problem with mine but it does seem a few people have. macafee2

21st November 2017, 20:12	#7
dbt01 Retired Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 378 Thanks: 15 Thanked 106 Times in 85 Posts	Sorry for the bad advice, Ken. Thought wrongly that only the V8's had them. David

21st November 2017, 20:47	#10
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	I've used this company to get a locking wheel nut for my sister's car https://www.lockingwheelnutkeys.co.u...simple-process __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos