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Old 01-08-2004, 05:00 PM
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i was washing my car today and noticed my front right tire was low. it only had 19 psi of air. i didnt think anything of it at first. as i was filling air, i heard a bubbling noise. took the flash light (its dark outside), low and behold there is a nail smack down in the middle of my tire. now the good news is that it can be patched and no need for a new tire. bad news is i dont have the key for my lock bolt. and now im screwed...big time. help!!


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Old 01-08-2004, 05:16 PM
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any tire repair shop should have a nut cracker this will remove your lock only problem is it will also destroy it in the process depending on your rims you may be able to grab with a pair of vise girps to remove lol
Old 01-08-2004, 05:22 PM
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Default play-doh or clay, make a mold of the lock, send it to the company, or a locksmith, they will make a

new key. Problem solved.
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Default Take a trip to sears hardware...

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Take a MIG welder and weld a bolt onto it. Then just use a regular 19mm socket.
Old 01-08-2004, 05:50 PM
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Default yes, i read your post last night and deleted it.

can you edit your post and take everything but the subject out? i kinda wanna let other people reply also. you're to damn fast!! tho i was planning on going to sears before hitting the tire shop. thanx for the info

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Default hmm, i dont have a mig welder nor do i have extra sockets nor do i have room (i doubt it) to weld.

ill keep that in mind for my next fvck up.
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smart. mcguyver!!
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A "fixed" tire is no longer speed rated. You may want to "take it easy" until you changto new tires


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