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Posted by: motorvated Mar 10 2013, 02:19 PM

Any way other than cutting it off?

Posted by: gms Mar 10 2013, 02:23 PM

Some of them you can drill out with out destroying the stub, a picture would help

Posted by: jeeperjohn56 Mar 10 2013, 02:56 PM

I have used a deep size socket that will go over the key end and pounded it on with a hammer and used a inpack gun to take it off. John

Posted by: kg6dxn Mar 10 2013, 03:38 PM

You could also take it to your local tire shops. They have ways of removing these things...

Posted by: kg6dxn Mar 10 2013, 03:38 PM

Oh yah,,,

Posted by: 442nd914s Mar 10 2013, 03:43 PM

Harbor Frieght sells a security bit set with every security bit kniwn to man for $20. Just a thought. Also try a good set of vise grip pliers around the screw head.

Posted by: bulitt Mar 10 2013, 04:22 PM

Chisel and a hammer. Tip of chisel on outer edge and beat it counter clockwise

Posted by: toolguy Mar 10 2013, 04:51 PM

I agree with pound on a socket. . done it before. . you will probably destroy the socket but it's the fastest, easiest way.
I used a thick wall impact socket. . I found thin wall cheap sockets will usually split when you pound them on

Posted by: Cupomeat Mar 10 2013, 04:54 PM

Just take it to a shop, they have all the keys and you won't screw around with hurting it.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 10 2013, 06:13 PM

These are nice, but this set only goes up to 14mm. You can check to see if they make them for larger bolts

Posted by: racerbvd Mar 10 2013, 06:21 PM

Sears also sells a reverse threaded socket for removing stripped & odd shaped bolts, I used one to remove a broken locking lug on the Carrera..

Posted by: somd914 Mar 10 2013, 08:18 PM

I've been down this road - tried the local shops, all had destructive methods and wanted $20+ plus drop the car off or wait - take a book... Bought a cheap $6 socket, pounded it on, lug came right off, was able to remove the lug from the socket which survived.

After this I tossed all my security lugs - they are certainly easily defeated and were a hassle with wheel removal.

Posted by: balljoint Mar 10 2013, 08:29 PM

Pound on a socket. Impact wrench to remove. BTDT x 2 due to cracked security lug nuts. The other 2 went in the trash. Sockets were fine.

Posted by: Jon H. Mar 12 2013, 02:01 PM

I agree with the hammer and chisel method. I've had to do I this way several times and it worked fine.

Posted by: get off my lawn Mar 12 2013, 05:47 PM

This, pound a socket onto it and use a breaker bar. It'll prolly trash the socket but should work. I've done it a few times over the years.

Posted by: FourBlades Mar 12 2013, 07:14 PM

Local Porsche dealer took mine off in 2 minutes for free using a master set.

Of course, I have spent $$,$$$ on maintenance for my 911 with them.

I gave them all 4 keyed ones in exchange for non-keyed and they were happy.

John

Posted by: plays with cars Mar 12 2013, 10:44 PM

Another vote for a cheap socket and a BFH.

Posted by: carr914 Mar 13 2013, 05:39 AM

At the Dealership I worked at we did this a lot, but go to the Parts Dept, not the Service Drive. After it's done Tip the Dude that did it!

Also Sears sells a kit to remove any Security Lug

When Completed throw the Security Lugs away - thieves have the Tools and if they want your wheels, will take them!

Posted by: motorvated Mar 13 2013, 08:29 PM

First socket I tried fit right on and lug came right off. You guys are great!