2002 c5
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Just get them removed at discount tire for free and throw the locks in the trash.
Regular lugs will save you so much time and frustration. Nobody gonna steal corvette wheels... won't fit on regular cars anyway
Regular lugs will save you so much time and frustration. Nobody gonna steal corvette wheels... won't fit on regular cars anyway
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You can use a lug nut remover extractor socket. You can find Lug Nut Socket Extractor sets at auto part stores, Harbor Freight, Sears online, Northern Tools, Walmart or Amazon..
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Any tire store knows how use to remove them without lock.
You can if you have impact gun and socket that fits over the lock tight.
You can if you have impact gun and socket that fits over the lock tight.
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Same car, same problem. Didn't know until I needed tires. Installer had the right tool to remove the locks. When while he mounted the tires I walked to AutoZone to purchase four lug nuts and plastic caps.
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your C5! I think others have covered your options. As you can see, the locks are totally useless. There are some aftermarket options that are a bit better (but not by much). If someone really wants your wheels, locks won't stop them. Post up some pics of your car. We'd love to see it.
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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your C5! I think others have covered your options. As you can see, the locks are totally useless. There are some aftermarket options that are a bit better (but not by much). If someone really wants your wheels, locks won't stop them. Post up some pics of your car. We'd love to see it.
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The OP may want to look in the trunk area. There's a small indentation on the drivers side, between the large, middle compartment, and the smaller compartment. It's on the top of the dividing 'wall' of the 2 compartments. It could be there. I had 2 of my locks break off so the key wouldn't work. Whatta mess!!! I'd never run wheel locks again.......Corvette Stories
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A good tire shop should be able to easily get the locks off.