So I've got some wheels that are locked on with lug locks. The key is missing. Suggestions?

I got one lug off with vice grips. Here is what they look like.

Cut off wheel?

It's a longer shot for after market lug locks, but when I worked at a Lexus dealership 10 years ago the service department had a "master set" of all makes and stuff. Maybe other shops and stuff would too.

Get an impact socket that is too small to go over the lock. Hammer that sucker on there. You should then be able to take it off. Use a rod that fits through the drive hole in the socket to drive out the now unusable lock. Toss the lock. Replace with a normal lug bolt. You're not gonna park your 914 where the wheels would be stolen, right?

The "gone in 60 seconds" method is to pound a socket with an ID slightly smaller than the lug nut onto it, then just wrench it off. Of course, the socket will be sacrificed, but probably the easiest way if the vice-grips approach isn't working.

That looks like it could be fabricated using a cheap socket and a welder.

If that was mine, I would get some air sockets with no chrome, get 12 point sockets.
Then I would use a dremel and some patience to remove the teeth in the way and see if you can grasp on to the two of three points, enough to get it turning.

You could also use an old box wrench to do the same thing, then heat it and bend it so it will get in there far enough.

Finally, if I got really pissed I would get more than a fe old junk sockets and weld them onto the bolt head, then take the whole mess off.

Oh, see if you can find "bolt extractor" sockets. They are made to grab bolts that are rounded off, so those may also fit.

The best and positive things is you have one in your hands to go shopping with.
Harbor freight is your friend.

I tried the method of using a socket that is a smaller ID a few times, and haven't been able to get one that didn't turn off without turning the lug.

Take it to a tire shop. Provided you can get the car there, they can remove almost any wheel lock.

Get a cheap extension set from Harbor Freight,

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Weld it to the lug and unscrew.
You should have enough for all 4 wheels.
Toss into recycle bin once done

If you can't hammer a smaller socket on it successfully, can also weld a nut on top of it then wrench from the welded on nut.

+1. Works every time

FLAPS has an easy out lugnut remover.

Got a welder handy? Cover the wheel with masking or duct tape, (another use when your no longer handsome) weld a big nut onto the top, use a big socket to get it off. Worked for me many times. Oh incase you haven't figured out the tape thing, welding splatter...

This worked perfectly for me. My son bought a car REAL cheap, discovered when he got it home that there was one wheel lock........... And when we called the seller he admitted that was why he sold it cheap. Anyhow, bought one of these, tapped it on with a hammer, and used a breaker bar, wallah........ http://www.lowes.com/pd_577634-281-394001_...011480002581652

How do YOU use duct tape to overcome your looks?

Most auto parts stores sell an "emergency wheel lock remover" like this

http://www.amazon.com/Wilmar-M980-Emergenc...el+lock+remover

It basically bites into the wheel lock and takes em right off.

Note that even beginner car thieves will have tools to easily remove wheel locks. Save yourself future headache by tossing them in the trash and sticking to normal lug nuts.

Looks like you can also use a chisel or punch to loosen the nut.

--DD

penetrating fluid and vise grips. Clean the fluid off well after use.

Correcto !
But leave the other lugs on the wheel tight while you go after the locking one.

You have probably figured this out by now, but if not:

Emergency lug remover ~$12

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Pro...5/M980/10002/-1