locking lugnut help

BMW-SRT · 07-21-2019, 12:35 PM

wheel lock key broke off on the wheel lock lugnut, I've read you just hammer on a socket and you can take it off, now for those of you that have had the issue what size socket did you use?

BMW-SRT · 07-22-2019, 10:00 AM

Well Ive tried a 21mm and 22mm 12pt deep socket and I couldn't hammer it on, 24mm is to big so im going to buy a 23mm socket, if that doesn't work i guess im going to have to pay a shop to take it off

mitch808 · 07-22-2019, 12:12 PM

There are plenty of things like this available:
https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Twist.../dp/B076WQMSVB You can buy single ones too vs a set you may only use one time...

Other wise, you find a socket one size smaller and you can use metric or SAE to get there. Make it a deep socket, then hold socket over lug, keep fingers safe... Pound it on, getting at least 1cm or more on there, and try to crank it off.

mitch808 · 07-22-2019, 12:15 PM

A side, the hammer you use, makes a world of difference too. You need mass. A standard claw type hammer for home use ain't gonna cut it. Either a 2-3lbs deadblow you're gonna whack with Thor's arm, or a steel mallet. You need to hit it with authority a few times to get it going.

If it's a good quality socket, it should hold fine. Cheap steel, will probably crack or shatter. Make sure to wear eye protection.

NorthCountryGuy · 07-22-2019, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch808

There are plenty of things like this available:
https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Twist.../dp/B076WQMSVB You can buy single ones too vs a set you may only use one time...

Other wise, you find a socket one size smaller and you can use metric or SAE to get there. Make it a deep socket, then hold socket over lug, keep fingers safe... Pound it on, getting at least 1cm or more on there, and try to crank it off.

I have a set of these extractors from small nut size to large lug nut size. Has saved me many times on stripped nuts/Allen key bolts over the years. A must have in the draw.

jandref321 · 07-23-2019, 02:18 AM

Take a picture to post. I had this happen and the BMW locks have rotating exterior to prevent the socket/hammer method from working. You have to drill it out and extract it. I ended up taking mine to a shop and they tore up the wheel but got it off. I haven't used locks since.

StatenEye · 07-24-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-SRT

Well Ive tried a 21mm and 22mm 12pt deep socket and I couldn't hammer it on, 24mm is to big so im going to buy a 23mm socket, if that doesn't work i guess im going to have to pay a shop to take it off

I had to drill mine out. Start with a small bit to get a pilot hole then increase the bit size unlit the head falls off. Takes about 30mins.

broke my wheel lock... https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550275

If you're hammering a socket over the lug then tighten the other bolts as much as possible within reason. Also jacking the truck up to remove most of the suspended weight from the wheel helps.

BMW-SRT · 09-09-2019, 04:50 PM

finally took care of my issue, like someone posted above, I took it to a wheel shop and they used a set of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Twist.../dp/B076WQMSVB

took them about 10minutes and cost me $15, wheel wasn't damaged. They made it look simple.

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BMW-SRT First Lieutenant 171 Rep 347 Posts Drives: C63sAMG, GLC63sAMG, x5m, 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cen-Cal iTrader: (0)	Well Ive tried a 21mm and 22mm 12pt deep socket and I couldn't hammer it on, 24mm is to big so im going to buy a 23mm socket, if that doesn't work i guess im going to have to pay a shop to take it off __________________ https://www.instagram.com/_imp_86
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	There are plenty of things like this available: https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Twist.../dp/B076WQMSVB You can buy single ones too vs a set you may only use one time... Other wise, you find a socket one size smaller and you can use metric or SAE to get there. Make it a deep socket, then hold socket over lug, keep fingers safe... Pound it on, getting at least 1cm or more on there, and try to crank it off. __________________ 2012 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity - Alpine White - M Sport Package
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	A side, the hammer you use, makes a world of difference too. You need mass. A standard claw type hammer for home use ain't gonna cut it. Either a 2-3lbs deadblow you're gonna whack with Thor's arm, or a steel mallet. You need to hit it with authority a few times to get it going. If it's a good quality socket, it should hold fine. Cheap steel, will probably crack or shatter. Make sure to wear eye protection.
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jandref321 Captain 345 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Take a picture to post. I had this happen and the BMW locks have rotating exterior to prevent the socket/hammer method from working. You have to drill it out and extract it. I ended up taking mine to a shop and they tore up the wheel but got it off. I haven't used locks since. __________________ 2020 G01 X3 30e CURRENT M Sport Package 2019 Ford Raptor SuperCrew CURRENT 802A, KN Drop-in, RB Flaps, Husky Well Liners 2012 E70 X5M SOLD Stg 1+ Turbos, DPs, Velos Stg 2+, JB4, Race Cats, Bavauto Coils 2003 E46 M3 SOLD aFe CAI, AP Axleback, SSK, H&R Springs, TMS CMBR Arms, PF RTABs
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BMW-SRT First Lieutenant 171 Rep 347 Posts Drives: C63sAMG, GLC63sAMG, x5m, 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cen-Cal iTrader: (0)	finally took care of my issue, like someone posted above, I took it to a wheel shop and they used a set of these: https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Twist.../dp/B076WQMSVB took them about 10minutes and cost me $15, wheel wasn't damaged. They made it look simple. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/_imp_86
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