locking wheel nut problem - Page 2

T-Cut · 24th July 2014, 18:30

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Originally Posted by mickm1

Mine looks similar to yours mate, so these need to come from Germany?

I believe so.
HowTo: http://www.mcgard.com/index.php/cust...ng-information

But you could try ringing round a few tyre depots to see if one has the McGard master set. Alternatively, watch a few of the YouTube videos on how to remove McGards the brutal way.

The usual advice is once they're off, dump them for a standard wheel bolt.

TC

mickm1 · 24th July 2014, 19:29

looks like the brutal way then.... from what ive researched on the internet, the best way seems to be hammering on a socket and try loosening it that way. Ive emailed That mob in Germany so will see if they respond.

BigJohn · 24th July 2014, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

There are number 11's about as well, but as you say, the standard one is a no 12 (Unless it has McGard ones on - if so you are in for a long wait while they ship from Germany)

I might have just struck lucky with them but they matched the key in needed from an emailed photo from my iPhone and after I had emailed them a photo of my V5 for security purposes I received the three keys in a matter of days. Once off all the locking bolts went in the bin

Yella Fella · 24th July 2014, 20:29

Mick. When you get them off bin them. Locking wheel nuts can be a pain just like you are experiencing now. If you are putting them back on I'm sure I have 4 in my she'd you can have.

Dragrad · 24th July 2014, 21:27

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old.

mickm1 · 24th July 2014, 23:26

Might ake u up on that Glenn thanks

a small update... So the Mrs comes in from work tonight at 9.30 and asks how i got on getting new tyres etc, she has a vested interest as she "reckons" the new 75 is hers (lets see how that pans out)

Anyway tells her the story they couldnt get it etc.. shes one of these people who thinks "ill get it"

My mrs is 4 feet 11 and weighs around 8 stone, i explained that these burly guys at Tyre centre couldnt get it, shes no chance...... how wrong was I!!!

she got one off.. but this beggars the question.. WTF were they doing????

is this most likely due to them using these air gun thingys?

marinabrian · 25th July 2014, 06:54

Mick, fit the locking key to the bolt fit a 4" extension to the socket and place an axle stand under the extension.

Then give the end of the bar and extension a sharp tap with a club hammer.

Now with someone providing pressure applied to the end of the extension/bar pushing it against the bolt, try tightening, then slackening the bolt.

If this works, replace the McGards with standard wheel bolts

Brian

petespieces · 25th July 2014, 07:33

Just a thought, bin the bolts but keep the keys, they might help another member in the future.

Mike Noc · 25th July 2014, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickm1

a small update... So the Mrs comes in from work tonight at 9.30 and asks how i got on getting new tyres etc, she has a vested interest as she "reckons" the new 75 is hers (lets see how that pans out)

Mick we all know how this is going to pan out - had the same reckoning from Mrs Noc, who is now happily driving around in my Auto 75.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickm1

she got one off.. but this beggars the question.. WTF were they doing????

Not following Brian's good advice. It isn't just about power but how you apply it. I got two of mine off doing similar on the Auto, although it took a fair few taps with the lump hammer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickm1

is this most likely due to them using these air gun thingys?

More than likely that is how they get damaged in the first place. Locking wheel nuts will last the liftetime of the car if you torque them up correctly and never let a rattle gun anywhere near them.

Have thrown the ones away on the Auto as they were damaged but on my Manual I swap them over before having tyres changed.

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24th July 2014, 19:29	#12
mickm1 Loves to post MG ZT & Rover 75 Facelift models in Pearlescent Black Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 391 Thanks: 109 Thanked 60 Times in 49 Posts	looks like the brutal way then.... from what ive researched on the internet, the best way seems to be hammering on a socket and try loosening it that way. Ive emailed That mob in Germany so will see if they respond.

24th July 2014, 23:26	#16
mickm1 Loves to post MG ZT & Rover 75 Facelift models in Pearlescent Black Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 391 Thanks: 109 Thanked 60 Times in 49 Posts	Might ake u up on that Glenn thanks a small update... So the Mrs comes in from work tonight at 9.30 and asks how i got on getting new tyres etc, she has a vested interest as she "reckons" the new 75 is hers (lets see how that pans out) Anyway tells her the story they couldnt get it etc.. shes one of these people who thinks "ill get it" My mrs is 4 feet 11 and weighs around 8 stone, i explained that these burly guys at Tyre centre couldnt get it, shes no chance...... how wrong was I!!! she got one off.. but this beggars the question.. WTF were they doing???? is this most likely due to them using these air gun thingys?

25th July 2014, 06:54	#17
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Mick, fit the locking key to the bolt fit a 4" extension to the socket and place an axle stand under the extension. Then give the end of the bar and extension a sharp tap with a club hammer. Now with someone providing pressure applied to the end of the extension/bar pushing it against the bolt, try tightening, then slackening the bolt. If this works, replace the McGards with standard wheel bolts Brian

25th July 2014, 07:33	#18
petespieces Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 auto Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Le Theil de Bretagne (France) Posts: 661 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts	Just a thought, bin the bolts but keep the keys, they might help another member in the future.