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Old Sep 20, 2025 | 05:20 PM
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So, my car doesn't have one. Are stock lugs locks universal? It's the 4 notch looking style.
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Just break it off. These locks aren’t hard to remove
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Just break it off. These locks aren’t hard to remove
break off my lug nut?
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break off my lug nut?
Google : how to remove wheel locks.

I use the term “break it off” a little loosely
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Google : how to remove wheel locks.

I use the term “break it off” a little loosely
I went the why not route. Went to autozone, bought a set of acorn style and said, welp.. it will or won't. Bought an extractor just in case.

First lock key I used worked. Whew.
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You could of went to any store that sells tires they all know to remove them using there airgun and socket, usually they don't even charge just tip the tech.
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You could of went to any store that sells tires they all know to remove them using there airgun and socket, usually they don't even charge just tip the tech.
gotta be able to drive it there tho!
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