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      03-25-2017, 09:13 AM   #1
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Hi

I was trying remove my wheel so I can paint my callers, but my wheel key cracked..

Any ideas where I can get this..
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      03-25-2017, 09:51 AM   #2
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I've had that issue before and its not fun. Its called a tuner bolt key so have a search in your local area for wheels shops etc. Failing that you'd get one online but have to wait on delivery which is no good if half the bolts are out already.
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Thanks for your kind reply..

I'm looking on eBay , there are lots of them , How would I know which one is the correct one for me, or are all same .. Bit confused ????
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Thanks for your kind reply..

I'm looking on eBay , there are lots of them , How would I know which one is the correct one for me, or are all same .. Bit confused ????
I think they are generally the same but to double check it looks like you need a 6 spline (count the splines inside your key) and the only difference from there is the hex size for your wheel brace/socket set.
http://shop.sixonetwo.co.uk/tuner/tp...719mm-hex.html

You could get the bolts off with a socket alternatively but it would be a bit of trial and error to find a size that works and you're likely to mess the heads up by doing that.
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If I go to a wheel shop who sells alloys would they have for sale..?
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Probably but no guarantee's so just call them first to check
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