General: - Removing locking wheel nuts

SynonymForTree · Nov 11th, 2023, 17:52

Has anyone had much joy getting a stripped locking wheel nut off?

I don't care about scratching the alloys, just want them off!

I'm guessing if I get the spinning collar off then I would have a chance at smashing a socket on but will need to work out how to break the collar.

S60D5-185 · Nov 11th, 2023, 19:00

Presumably these are the Mcgard locking nuts which often cause issues.

If they are, take a photo of the locking nut face and send it to Mcgard who can identify which key is required and they will sell you one direct and post it out.

Once removed throw them away and replace with standard wheel bolt

GrahamBrown1 · Nov 11th, 2023, 19:42

If you have a local friendly garage, an air hammer with the correct bit would break the collar off. Then you can either weld a big nut on or use locking wheel removal tool or similar. Obviously correct steps taken before welding on the car.

Simmy · Nov 11th, 2023, 19:56

go to your local tire garage they have to remove these every day and will have the right equipment to deal with these locking nuts.

SynonymForTree · Nov 12th, 2023, 19:15

It's one that I'm fixing on my drive - so ideally suggestions that don't require getting someone out

Simmy · Nov 12th, 2023, 19:56

ok. mc guard sell a kit complete with drills to remove the heads off the locking wheel nuts or speak to your local volvo dealer they have a master set which covers all key shapes . ot is it that badly damaged that keys wont work?

Nov 11th, 2023, 17:52	#1
SynonymForTree Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2023 16:52 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Harrogate	Removing locking wheel nuts Has anyone had much joy getting a stripped locking wheel nut off? I don't care about scratching the alloys, just want them off! I'm guessing if I get the spinning collar off then I would have a chance at smashing a socket on but will need to work out how to break the collar.

Nov 11th, 2023, 19:00	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Presumably these are the Mcgard locking nuts which often cause issues. If they are, take a photo of the locking nut face and send it to Mcgard who can identify which key is required and they will sell you one direct and post it out. Once removed throw them away and replace with standard wheel bolt __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Nov 11th, 2023, 19:42	#3
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:52 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	If you have a local friendly garage, an air hammer with the correct bit would break the collar off. Then you can either weld a big nut on or use locking wheel removal tool or similar. Obviously correct steps taken before welding on the car. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Nov 11th, 2023, 19:56	#4
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 12:32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	go to your local tire garage they have to remove these every day and will have the right equipment to deal with these locking nuts.

Nov 12th, 2023, 19:15	#5
SynonymForTree Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2023 16:52 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Harrogate	It's one that I'm fixing on my drive - so ideally suggestions that don't require getting someone out

Nov 12th, 2023, 19:56	#6
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 12:32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	ok. mc guard sell a kit complete with drills to remove the heads off the locking wheel nuts or speak to your local volvo dealer they have a master set which covers all key shapes . ot is it that badly damaged that keys wont work?

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