Where to get the OEM wheel lock key ?

[wrenrj1]

Originally Posted by Andy-Montreal

a nasty bollard

Had to look up what a bollard is from the experts where everything is true...Wikipedia:

bollard is a short vertical post typically found where large ships dock.

There's more, but this was the most amusing definition...

[ssg]

Originally Posted by hofffam

I can't believe this special socket is hard to obtain. Which means any slightly motivated thief could do the same thing.

@ sears in the auto department for about 25$ for two sizes.
This is @ the sears in a fairly ghetto area...go to the sears in the nicer areas and they don't sell them there, hmm, strange..guess the well-to-do's just remember their keys more often?

[ssg]

Actually I lied, they have 2 sets...one version of this for 25$ (can't find it on the website ATM, but its in the store) and that has just two common sizes. Then there is this one:
Craftsman 10 pc. Impact Grade Bolt-Out™ Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover - Model 52165 at Sears.com


This is probably what Hoffam's DT shop used:
TSR600, Socket, Locking Lug Nut Removal


Or in case you're not sure what size lugnuts your car uses:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_d...ug+Nut+Sockets


The good news - locks are a mild deterrent but yet - a deterrent.

The above are what they are going to use when it's locked up in the confines of their shop and they have time on their side.



The irony to this story is I once spent good $ on McGard tuner locks and had someone steal one of my OE (chrome acorn bulge) lug nuts from each wheel. I was pissed but thought it was pretty funny for some reason.

[C25A1guy]

I actually have a set of McGaurd key set sockets made by Mac Tools. Came in quite handy many-a-day when i was a tech at honda