Locking lug nut replacement key — Find a right one for your vehicle

How to find locking lug nut replacement key socket

If you’ve lost your locking lug nut key socket, you can often find a locking lug nut replacement socket. But first you have to know why type of locking lug nut you have. Start by trying to identify the brand of your wheel locks. They’re usually engraved lock itself. Common brands include McGard, Gorilla, and Mopar. If you find the brand, contact the manufacturer with a picture of your wheel locks. They’ll be happy to send you a replacement key, often for a modest fee. Many websites even allow online orders, making it a breeze. But here’s some advice; buy a spare key and stash it in a secure location outside your car, like your home or office. A little foresight can save you a major headache down the road!

If you can’t find the brand, identify the type of locking style used. Here are some common types.

Internal key hex and star pattern locking lug nut key

Internal key patterns can be SAE or metric hex or 8, 9, or 10-point star pattern

Internal key pattern locking lug nuts

Spline drive locking lug nut key

To find the correct spline drive lug nut key, count the number of splines and measure the diameter of the lug nut

What to do if you can’t find a new key

Most tire shops have master sets of lug nut keys and they can remove just about any lug nut out there.

If they don’t have a matching key, they also have wheel lock removal tools.

If you want to remove the wheel locks yourself and save the cost of a shop visit, you can buy your own removal sockets and even a master set.