Had an interesting experience today. The wife's truck was getting new tires and there was no key for the locking lug nuts on the truck. Well...F... now what!?!?!?!

A quick google search and I found this idea from a Corvette forum...

You need to get a 12 point socket that barely fits and...
I can tell you that it worked!!! I pounded on a 19mm socket and used a breaker bar to turn it slowly. Worked like a charm. Once the locking lugs were loose I simply pulled up and down slightly so that the socket would loosen up on the lug. Went to the stealership and picked up 4 news lug nuts and tossed the locking ones.

 

nice thats good info should make it a sticky

 

I was thinking at least a tech write-up.

 

I have welded a bolt on and buzzed them right off, but that is a good trick if you don't have a welding machine handy.

Which most people will not.

 

or head to discount tire to have them pull em off for 20 bucks

 

i had the type w/ the puzzle key and smooth outside and a socket didnt work. so i used a BFH and cold chisel to loosen. only scratched 1 wheel.

 

If they are Toyota factory locks the dealer will sell you a key for about $20.