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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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What is this Part for wheel bolts

Hi real quick one what is this called I have these bolts for my tires and want to get a new adapter but can not find one like this just with everything in reverese to what mine are.
Its a wheel key that just gives me the lock keys which none of them are.
I need a new one as the hex end is mostly stripped to a circle and want a new one before I need it.

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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 08:07 PM
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A skilled machinist could shape that hex to a slightly smaller size or even just weld on a new top if you can't locate a new key for your wheel lugs.

When mine failed I put real bolts in and gave up the lock.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 08:26 PM
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ok ya I dont know anywhere I could get that done and i dont want to spend nearly a $100 on new bolts right now (later I may) I just want to order a new one of these
Thanks though Ill keep all that in mind
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Generally it's called a wheel lock key
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 08:56 PM
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ok thanks I found them and looks like they are mostly a VW thing thanks Ill order one of them off ebay for now.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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You have "tuner lugs", which have slimmer heads needed to fit into some aftermarket wheels. It's different from a lock.
Google search for "BIMECC", the manufacturer stamped on that part. Here is their catalog: http://www.bimecc.it/media/uploads/Star%20Nuts.pdf
Maybe one of these:
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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Looks like it.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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yup that is it thanks for the help.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 05:33 AM
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Double square or triple hex tool. VW/Audi used these style on their seat bases.
 
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