I need to get the wheels off the Mustang, can anyone help

[wa2fastcamaro]

Ok, Now the Mustang wheels are toast, I need to get them off. I called around and no one has a key that will fit those lug nuts, and said they could maybe order one for $40-$50 which is justs nuts. Anyone have an idea how to get them off or have a key that I can borrow.

The lug nuts looke like they need a torx style key.

Mike

[weshole]

Use a 1/2 or 3/8 drive extension on either a breaker bar or and impact depending on size. If its an 8 point drive, it will work believe me. I have seen countless lugnuts like the ones you re referring to and everyone seems to loose their keys.

[MisterCMK]

A socket has always worked for me, sometimes you gotta pound it on, but it should work.

Why didn't Shane give you the keys to the lugs?

[wa2fastcamaro]

MisterCMK wrote:
Why didn't Shane give you the keys to the lugs?

Because he didn't have the key for the wheels. I dunno know why, but he told me he never had one.

Mike

[CivicEX7777777]

I never got a key with the rims, tintmasters put the wheels on y car when i ordered new tires from them not that long ago ask them how they did it, im not exactly sure....

[wa2fastcamaro]

Mustangdude6977 wrote:
I never got a key with the rims, tintmasters put the wheels on y car when i ordered new tires from them not that long ago ask them how they did it, im not exactly sure....

I asked them, they remembered your car and referred to it as a "pain in the ass" They do not have a key and told me they can order one for $40.

Mike

[DaveH]

If you just want to get them off and aren't worried about wrecking the lug nuts, just use a chisel and a hammer to drive the lug nuts off. I had to to that one when i got a car from a auction. The hammer/chisel will rotate the lug nuts right off.

Or, I have one of those torx style keys that came with my black Supra. You are free to give it a try and see if it would fit by chance.

[Big-D]

if your not affraid of wrecking the lugs or the studs you could cut them off with a torch

[PSiedTSi]

Big-D wrote:
if your not affraid of wrecking the lugs or the studs you could cut them off with a torch

thats just straight ignant, dawg...

[97lt1]

Go to Luther Family Ford, I used to work there and they have about 15 different sockets for Ford l lug nuts.

[MisterCMK]

Hmm, my buddy ordered locking lugs on his car, never got the key, and then when we went back, they gave him the key for free. I would think that either tintmasters gave him the key and he lost it, or they should still have it. Just my .02

[wa2fastcamaro]

97lt1 wrote:
Go to Luther Family Ford, I used to work there and they have about 15 different sockets for Ford l lug nuts.

There not Ford lug nuts, the car has 18" tuner wheels with aftermarket lug nuts.

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[CivicEX7777777]

I didnt buy the rims from tintmasters I bought them from a private seller....he never told me anything abouth the lug nuts needing a key I bought them a long time ago and didnt know any better....

[mx6_23]

socket ideas the best id have too

[ichibankilla]

Um... If you need a key to get them off and you never had a key, how where they put on?
I'm guessin' you could get a big torqs bit at sears or somplace that sells tools and that should work

[CivicEX7777777]

I dont know how they were put on, all I know is tintmasters put them on I dont know what they used though....

[weshole]

Dude, I'm telling you to use a 1/2 drive ratchet and extension. It's tried and true. It WILL take them off. The end of the extension makes perfect contact with 4 out of the 10 points of the nuts and will be more than enough to loosen them. Trust me.

[KA-T_240]

weshole wrote:
Dude, I'm telling you to use a 1/2 drive ratchet and extension. It's tried and true. It WILL take them off. The end of the extension makes perfect contact with 4 out of the 10 points of the nuts and will be more than enough to loosen them. Trust me.

i'd trust him, he does work for a tire place