Thank you for this video! Our friend had a Lexus with a slashed front tire that we needed to get replaced as soon as possible. A trip to the automotive store to get a 12 point 19 mm socket was the perfect size. Worked exactly as you showed. Thank you.

12 hour problem solved in 5 minutes thank you so much

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

That’s good news! Thanks for commenting and letting me know the video helped!

This was the best vid I watched all day thank you sir

You sir are a legend! I finally managed to steal my neighbor's new wheels. Thanks!

Thank you so much Sir! I've wasted two 21 mm extractor sockets (the ones from these lug nut remover sets) and was not able to remove the last locking lug nut from a Toyota Rav4. With a 19 mm 12 point socket it worked immediately. Thanks again!

@fiveable

9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m glad it worked for you! Thank you for letting me know you found my video helpful!

Thank you!!! My brother had to use this on his Lexus ES 330 because a tire shop had tightened the key too tight and and we had no way of gettin it out this helped!!!!

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video helped! Thanks for commenting and sharing your success!

The speck for dees nuts was on point

Maybe try pawn shops for that 11/16 or 13/16 common socket. Cheap way. My pawn shop has bins of sockets cheap.

@fiveable

9 ай бұрын

That's a great idea for a source for sockets. I would rather beat up an cheap old used socket than a new one!

Dude, I've looked EVERYWHERE for that dam key and didn't found it until I found ur video!!! The frustration you saved me!!!!!!

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gee Funk. Thanks for the comment! Glad the video helped! Those keys are never around when you need them. I found my key in another car almost 2 years later. Grrrrrr.

@mrspacely7320

2 жыл бұрын

@@fiveable can you simply replace the key or is every lock different? i just realized i dont have a key for mines and i was looking to replace it

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

I think there are few different keys but they look very similar.

WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! THANK YOU!!!

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it worked for you too!

You, sir, are a godsend! I followed your steps and was able to successfully extract the anti-theft lugs off of my LS 430. Thank you for this.

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Hi Corychecketts, I’m glad it worked for you too! Those things are aggravating when they lock us out from working on our own vehicle! Thank you for commenting and letting me know my video helped!

Worked perfectly. After purchasing two sepererate special lug nut extractor socket kits - that did not work, I found this video. Likely saved myself likely 3-4 house payments worth by being able to avoid going to the Lexus dealership.

@fiveable

11 ай бұрын

Hi MrKaaz, It’s good to know the cheap socket solution worked better for you than the special lug nut extractor kits. Avoiding a trip to the Lexus dealership is always a bonus. I’m glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for letting me, and other KZreadrs, know it worked for you too!

Awesome. I bought a 21 mm extractor socket that was on sale at Walmart and a 19mm impact socket using your technique. Both worked, both were a one time use - stuck nuts. Will order a couple more cheaper 19mm for the other two wheels. 'you da man'

@fiveable

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it worked for you too! Pretty sure one time use is still cheaper than paying a shop to do it. Thanks for the positive feedback!

“I’ll rather have my wheel off in a emergency “ 🙌🏾👍🏽👏

I went through this today this worked perfectly I have a 2008 Lexus ES 350 thank you so much

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you out! Thank you for commenting and sharing your success!

You are still da man. Thank you.

Had too do this and thank you! Wheel locks look good on paper but the reality of it is just a pain in the ass.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video helped! Yes you are right. The locks are a pain and I’m pretty sure they don’t scare away skilled thieves. Thank you for your comment!

Nice! 13/16 12 point 1/2 drive works great for McGard locks on GM Equinox/Traverse/Sierra truck.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks for commenting and sharing the info for the locks on GM vehicles!

It was 3/4 American. 12 point. Worked for me. I have unused in inch size sockets, usually use metric on my cars.

I’ve got to do this. Ugh! Thanks for making it look easy.

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

I hope it works just as easily for you too! Thanks for commenting!

You saved the day today. My moms key for her security lug nuts stripped out on her RX330. Tried the same method as you used but did not work until I went to home depot and bought the same exact socket you suggested. Thank you Sir! Only completed the 2 front wheels that I had to get done but I'm running back to home depot tomorrow for 2 more sockets for the back wheels.. I could not pound out the lugs from the socket but for $4 per socket.. I couldn't even buy some random kit for that price and this socket worked flawlessly.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you!!! Yes, the lugs are very difficult to get back out of the sockets. I agree it’s hardly worth the effort when sockets are only $4 each. Thanks for commenting and letting me know you found the video helpful! ✌🏻

@tubetime39

Жыл бұрын

@@0utcast yeah right ! Where are you finding them ? I've been looking for an hour. I can't even navigate McGards website to find them. They sent me email welcoming me but its a pain you know where. I had to have some F'n id What and where is the ID I need? Gave up.

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Problem with the key from McGard is that there are a lot of different key shapes so you have to get the right one. If Home Depot is out of the 19mm 12 point 1/2” drive sockets maybe you can find one at Lowes, Tractor SupplyCo, Harbor Freight or a local auto parts store depending on what’s nearby. I hope you get it. It’s definitely a pain!!!

You save my live, I did your recommendation and it works

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it worked for you! Thanks for the comment!

Thank you sir! Saved me in a pinch.

@fiveable

2 ай бұрын

That’s good news! I’m glad it helped!

Nice job Tom! Maybe if you had a stud or bolt with the same thread pattern available, that could be used to knock the socket off the locking lug nut.

@fiveable

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodie! I was able to knock the nuts out of the socket and reuse the same one for all 4 wheels. I added that last part about buying 4 sockets for people who might not be able to knock them out. The sockets were $3.27 each so not a big investment but it is a bit wasteful to just recycle them.

Great video thank you

Thanks man! I just purchased a 2000 Lexus es300 with 102k and the family couldn’t find the key for their lock nuts! I have 4 of these to do as well haha.

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with it! FYI, I was able to reuse the socket on the wheel locks but it was NOT easy to punch the lock back out. Thanks for commenting! 👍🏻

These locks sucks. Took me less than 5 minutes to remove all four. I been using these wheel locks for over 50 years on 7 different cars. Always thought they were theftproof. Thank you for the solution. I will never buy these locks again. A waste of money.

Thank you!

You are my hero

You are a lifesaver, it worked perfectly 👍

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great news! Glad it helped. Thank you for your comment!

Muchas gracias. Este video si me a resuelto mi problema.

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Me alegra que el video te haya ayudado con tu problema. Gracias por tu amable comentario.

Buen vídeo hermano saludos desde México

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracías!

3:46 🤣 No but seriously thanks! This helped me out a lot!

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped out! Thanks for commenting!

I refuse to be defeated by 4 stupid lug nuts! Frustration level is going down. Thanks.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Hope the socket trick works for you! Thanks for commenting!

@mr.iforgot3062

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, it worked. I had a few 3/8" drive sockets and it worked. It was a lot of stress on my ratchet though.

Excellent video!! We have a G37 and I over torqued the McGard lock nut on the same front side as yours. The material from the lock came off into the lug, and the lug is now stuck on. About to go to Menards and get a 19mm, 12-point, 1/2" socket and do exactly what you did, with a breaker bar and hope it comes off as easily and we can ditch the locking lugs. I need to replace two tires before winter so the lug has GOT to come off ASAP.

@fiveable

8 ай бұрын

Hi @SportMusicCars. Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you found my video helpful. I’m not surprised you have the same locks on a G37. Apparently the model of McGard lock in the video was installed by A LOT of different car brand dealers. I hope it comes off easily for you!

@SportsMusicCars

8 ай бұрын

@@fiveable The 19mm socket did not work. It spins. Gonna have to try a high impact socket.

Those lock keys are a nightmare. Too easy to lose!

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

I agree! And when you need them, you need them right at that moment. Not a week after ordering a replacement. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks a bunch. I am sick of dealing with the dealer for tire rotations on my wife's 21 highlander, so I was going to do it myself only to discover they never put the lug nut key back last time they rotated the tires. So upset with them, but hopefully I can do this and never deal with them again. Thanks

@fiveable

4 ай бұрын

Same thing happened to me twice with the dealer forgetting to put the key back. One rainy night before I knew this trick my wife was stuck on the side of the road with a flat. I arrived and jacked the car up only to find the key was missing. What should have been a 15 min spare tire installation turned into a big problem requiring a flatbed tow. It was very frustrating and all because a mechanic at the dealership didn’t put the key back. Sorry to hear you are having a similar experience. Unfortunately this seems to be an all too common problem. Best of luck to you with removing the lock nuts. Hopefully they aren’t over torqued on and come off easily like mine did in the video.

@onionriverranch

4 ай бұрын

@@fiveable wow, I bet bad words were said that night. 😳😂. Thanks!

Great video.

@fiveable

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Worked as advertised 👍

@beejestares4363

2 жыл бұрын

oh! And I used a 12pt 13/16" SAE socket on my sister-in- laws Lexus. Measured the same as yours.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know in case 12pt 19mm sockets are out of stock! Thanks for commenting and sharing the 12pt 13/16” SAE info!

Excelente 👌 👌 👌 a mi me funciono perfecto 👌 👍🏼 👏

If you remove by destruction the screw . Simple tighten 2 screws both sides a bit, and use hammer and the steel bar taps directly on the screw that you want to remove about 30 seconds then you unscrew by hand .

I used a 4-lb sledgehammer to install the socket and there was no slippage. Worked great! Go ahead and get a socket for each locking nut. Getting the old one out is not easy.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the socket trick worked for you! Thanks for commenting!

Ingenious.

Going to try this today 🙏

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Hi David, Best of luck to you with it! Hopefully it will work for you too!

Grande maestro!!!

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You can take the car to the dealership with the tag receipt and order a new key or a set of security lugs. I found my lug nuts loose one night after getting off work on my Honda so I started driving my camry with the security lugs

Thank you..WoW.. This similar idea was actually used on my P32 AG Spacecraft Modulator bay door hatch recessed knob In 1990.. The 35.50 mm circumference security bearing knob that seats onto the mated Worm gear spline to gain access to the shuttle maintenance control panel had become sweated into place not to mention the coating of atmospheric Oxidation on the internal threading..I had applied a special blend of antiseize and anticorrosion with a heat resistant factor of up to 2000 celsius. So, were talking 40 Cm recessed shaft with 1.5227 mm if clearance ID of the Bearings surrounding entrance.. Comparitivly, about the clearance thickness of a stick of chewing gum.. So.. However, unfortunately the mother board electronics had a temperature overheating and the hatch servo wasn't responding so the only option was to manually back the worm gear shaft out via the huge Titanium rounded bearing.. But how? It's completely smooth as a chromed Socket.. pretty much impossible to get any sort of normal tool To fit and Any type of welding there, completely out of the question.. Okay, so here is the cliffs note on how Some old engineering saved the day. From an old Civil engineer Construction Socket set ..it was an SAE set but we found one with the ID that would work with some knurling turned inside and the outside she'll was very careful machined lathed to about the thickness of a stick of chewing gum. This was a meticulous and tedious chore And was pressed into the bearing via hydrologic .. also, an different torque handle for the Socket was fabricated bcse the old original one didn't have enough angle variation for the quarters we were unfortunately dealing with.. The pressed on knurled Socket was on there to stay and everything went well.. Working on space module Hardware is like nothing you'll experience anywhere else bcse, well it's not common layman civilian know how you learn under the hood of any automobile.. sorta like jet engine ANP mechanic.. it's specially aquired knowledge..

If u heat up the socket you should be able to knock the wheel lock loose from the socket a lot easier. Metal expands when heated.

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I was able to knock the lock nuts out with a punch and a small anvil but it was a pain. I’m sure heat would have helped but it would have also taken longer. I put the bit about buying 4 sockets in at the end for people who have a hard enough time just hammering the socket on. I still have the socket I used in case I need to remove another lock nut but I wouldn’t use a cheap, stretched out, 12 point socket on anything I cared about.

I got wheel locks because I got a Camry TRD and I kept getting compliments on the rims, I figured that meant someone might eventually try to steal them. Just making it a little bit harder is worth $30 to me

Thanks for the video. Pretty amazing how easily the locks are defeated. Removed 4 locks from my daughter's Altima in about 5 minutes after the key stripped. Thought I was going to have to get a new key from mcgaurd somehow. Of course, now the wheels don't have locks on them but, did they ever really have locks?

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

There are some improved lock versions available with spinning sides but there are bypass tricks for those too. Wheel locks are such a pain. Twice the key wasn’t returned to the car after serving. First time I didn’t know the trick in the video and changing a flat on the side of the road for my wife turned into a flatbed trip at night to drop the car off at the shop. When it happened again I decided it wasn’t worth the risk of getting stranded. Fortunately second time I was at home (the video) trying to remove the wheel to replace a serpentine belt pulley that was noisy. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for commenting!

Very helpful!! Thanks

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thank you for commenting!

Thank you so much. Karma points for you. Go straight to heaven. Anyways since I have extra inch sizes in various sets I have, no problem to mess those ones up. 11/16 or 13/16 12 point socket. Can't remember which. That's similar to what he used I think. Can't find my vise. Crazy. Do not use a six point like I did at first. 12 point only.

@fiveable

9 ай бұрын

Yes 12 point works best. Thanks for sharing the SAE sizes that work. Good to have lots of options when stuck trying to get a wheel off. It never happens at a convenient time!

I ordered (Amazon $28, I believe , a lock key that included 4 locking lugs, just to try and get locking lugs on the Highlander off. I don't need them but the key (if that's what you call it ) that came with vehicle was mangled/stripped. Home Depot had only three 19mm sockets. $5 roughly with the tax or $15. vs $28 for the key which I was able to cancel the order. I was able to knock one lug off of one socket so I could use it on the 4th. The one I knock off wasn't rusted as much but with a vise I should be able to get the other two and recover those sockets. I had a set of new lugs already bc old ones were getting nasty looking.

@tubetime39

Жыл бұрын

In other words you saved me $13 ( almost 50%, and I won't have to mess with the locking lugs anymore or have to look for that key tool when it comes time to do brake work or tire work, as in flat or rotate. Thanks !!!

@tubetime39

Жыл бұрын

One other thing I spent more time looking for a locking lug nut key on McGard's website and Amazon trying to find the right one vs going to home Depot for the sockets to do the job. Again I don't need a locking lug. Could maybe use a locking Catalytic Converter though.

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

It’s not super easy but the lug nut can be knocked out of the socket with a long punch and a vice to hold it. Yes I need locking catalytic converters too! Last winter I got hit at my shop at 3am. My cameras sent alerts and I called the police. The thieves sawed catalytic converters off two vehicles and ran off before the police could get there.

Subbed!!

@fiveable

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, @SportsMusicCars!!!

I did the 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar. Didn't work. Either the socket was not on far enuff, or of too soft material. I went back to my Pittsburgh 3/8" 19mm 12-point short socket, with a 3/8" ratchet with extender and it came off. Was going to try an impact socket next as those are harder but the 3/8" one worked so the lug is off, finally!! Have a video posted in about 15 minutes of this.

@fiveable

8 ай бұрын

Nice job! I’m glad you found a socket that worked! Impact is a good idea but sometimes there isn’t enough clearance between the lug and the alloy wheel for the thicker walled black sockets.

@SportsMusicCars

8 ай бұрын

@@fiveable Never actually used a black socket as only had 6 points. The first 19mm 12 point wasn't going in far enuff but the Pittsburgh one did, and it worked.

Exelente!!

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice, someone over tightened one of these on my Lexus and Sams Club broke two of the keys trying to get it off.

That's if they are torqued properly not impacted in

Thanks I will try this tomorrow on my es330 I replaced left rear strut waiting to do right side but lock cracked

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Before you hammer on the socket, make sure your lock isn’t the newer style with a sleeve that spins around the outside. Best of luck to you with it. Thanks for commenting!

Definition of W video

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amazing Games!

Freakin life saver!!!

@fiveable

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad it helped!

Hi there, very helpful :) how did you remove the wheel lock from The 12 point socket after? You said you used an anvil? There’s that metal washer thing that gets in the way, tried using a vice and a hammer and a bolt or chisel and it didn’t come out

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

I used a long punch through the 1/2’ square drive hole of the socket. I have a cheap Harbor Freight anvil and was able to put the edge of the socket on the edge of the anvil so the socket didn’t move when I hit the punch with a hammer. It took a few good hits to get the wheel lock out. I was not easy. I hope you get it.

Tire shop said leave my car all day and they will see what they can do, that means $$$$$, I went to Lowe’s, got a 19mm for $4, and it came off with some muscle. Was nervous about using a 5lb mini sledge on my wheel bolt… but wow! Worked like a dream! (This was after I ordered a used lock nut that a mechanic stripped out before he got to the 4th one. $30 wasted on eBay.) 02 RX300.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gratismax. Glad the trick worked for you!Hopefully it saved you a few bucks too! Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your success!

I guess I'm cursed, because I've had no luck with mine. I've been trying for two days. It's the first time I've had to change one of my (used) Lexus tires. The nut was already stripped. It will not budge AT ALL. Lubricant does nothing. Impact wrench does nothing. I don't have a pneumatic, just a Milwaukee, but it's all I have. I've destroyed 3 sockets and even snapped my torque wrench and breaker bar in two. That's right. It's on there so tight I broke a freaking torque wrench. I don't have a welder. And I can't just take it to a shop. The tire will not hold air at all so I can't take it anywhere. Everything I've done has been useless. I'm just stuck with a broken torque wrench, 3 busted sockets, and a car that I can't drive.

@fiveable

9 ай бұрын

That’s rough! Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. I wonder if the lock nut is cross threaded on the stud or was torqued on way too tight last time it was installed. Unfortunately you might have to get a flatbed tow truck to take the car to a repair shop. I had to do that once, before I learned the trick in the video. My wife got a flat and the dealer had forgotten to put the locknut key back in the car. I was not happy about that. I hope you are able to your car fixed soon.

Any suggestions when the wheel lock and the wheel have no space for a socket to be tapped onto?

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a tough one especially if you need it off in a hurry. Maybe look on ebay for the correct key? It’s hard to tell which one is correct because small variations in the keys. I believe some people have also welded something like a large nut or bolt on the end of nut to convert it.

Hi I'm a Lexus/Toyota guy but am wondering how the reliability of your Volvo has been?

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

I love my Volvos but if I had to choose between Volvo or Toyota/Lexus purely on reliability I would pick Toyota/Lexus.

Mine are made with harden steel

I want to do this on my wheels and it has 4 nuts. How do I know which size to get? Or is it universal like yours?

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say it’s universal and be careful if it’s a different brand or version. Some newer lock designs have a sleeve around the outside of the locknut that will spin and prevent this method from working. In case you missed it, at 0:39 seconds I explain how to determine a socket size that should work.

So how much do they prevent theft?

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

My guess is not much.

Yikes don't throw them away. Soon as the lock is loosened but still fully on the stud is the best way to remove the lock from the socket with a good yank or smash outward on the socket

@AJ-we9kd

3 жыл бұрын

Are the locks reusable or visually damaged after extraction? I also don’t see a reason some jb weld stickweld can’t be used to make a key along with some releasing agent like oil or talcom powder.

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

The locks were definitely a little banged up by the punch when I removed them from the socket. There might be a way to make a key like you mentioned. I love JB weld but not sure how reliable a key made out of it would be. A new lock set with key runs about $25.

Cost less tried charge me 90 bucks with this helpful video all it cost me what my 19 inch socket

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you were able to take care of it yourself and save $$$! Thanks for commenting!

How much is 4 socket ?

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Currently a Husky 19mm 12 Point 1/2” Drive socket sells for $3.78 at Home Depot.

You missed the last step. Find the person that put them on and slap them. I found out today that my niece had them (used car). If she had a flat she would have been stranded. If the used car dealer doesn't take them off or give us the proper socket, I'll do what you did, thanks!

@fiveable

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you checked before your niece got stranded somewhere! Hopefully the used car dealer will make it right. Thank you for commenting!

I tried the same way. But it does not work for me

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that it isn't working for you. Some of the newer versions of the lock nut have a sleeve on the outside that spins to keep people from using the trick in this video. Maybe you have that type of locknut? I hope you figure out a way that works. Thank you for commenting.

My locking lug nut is McGard with a slip sleeve...... anyone have any ideas?

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had to deal with the sleeved ones. I have seen some videos where people either spot weld the sleeve or weld a nut on the end and then use the nut to remove it. Unfortunately both of those options require access to a welder.

Will it work Jeep renagada?

@fiveable

Жыл бұрын

Probably so if it has the same style McGuard locks. Make it’s not the version with a sleeve around the lock that will spin.

3:46

Well at least it gonna be noisy.

Lexus Part shop wants $35 for key nut . Hight way ROBBERY .

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! A whole new set of locknuts with key isn’t that much.

@noname9585

3 жыл бұрын

@@fiveable Thank you . Also a cheap Quality Car Jack for $420 . you can get it any where for less than $30 .

Had this problems today because of the wife.Didnt buy 4 . Lots of sweat

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it worked out for you. No doubt there was lots of sweat! I have a old VW I have been working on lately. It’s so hot out I sweat the whole time. Thanks for commenting!

Seems so easy to get off that they look to be a waste in the first place.

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I believe there are more secure designs available. Thanks for commenting & Happy New Year!

Oem wheels theywill take them too 🤣

@fiveable

2 жыл бұрын

Or the whole car for lots of OEM parts!

Thieves are running their hands right now

That won't work if the lock has a spinning wheel ... thank god

@fiveable

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the spinning sided nuts are a better design! Thanks for your comment!

That's wat i was gonna try Duhhhh

Deez nuts are spec to 80 ft. Lb

If you are not in an emergency then order the key from McGard. I paid $5 for the new key. I sent the sample and they took care.

@Proman540

Жыл бұрын

They $17 plus tax. Don’t lie

Stealing your own rrims That makes a lot of noise I know there’s no thieves in your neighborhood they would be caught by the police ASAP don’t take stuff that don’t belong to you

But, just remember This, if you value your Tire Or Rims..if you make it easy to remove, you're making just that much easier for the thief.. but ya, in general, security lugs suck bcse the adapter drive socket usually strips out with medium torque application.. make it any easier and then anyone with a beefy handle and ⅜" blade screwdriver can remove it..

Too noisy for stealing my rims and activating the car alarm.