Crappy Day today help! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 12:25 AM

So, after my tire posts, I had an appointment to switch out my brake pads and my tires but I found out the previous owner of my car had special lug nuts that apparently need a key... My only choice at this time was to break off the lugs for $54 each wheel (and he had it on all 4.) I don't have the money to take out any of the lugs so I just left today. Don't know what to do as my tire's treads can probably only handle another 2-3 weeks before it becomes critical condition and my brake pads probably only last another 2-3 weeks also. Any advice guys?

mdost03 · 07-23-2016, 12:27 AM

What kind are they? What do they look like?

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mdost03

What kind are they? What do they look like?

To be honest I have jack s*** clue. I don't know anything about tires/wheels. I just know I have a Tenzo R Type-M rim and the tire size is 225/40/18. The lug nuts fit snug onto the insert :/

mdost03 · 07-23-2016, 12:35 AM

Depending on what they look like, you can maybe get a socket hammered on it and see if it'll turn loose.

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mdost03

Depending on what they look like, you can maybe get a socket hammered on it and see if it'll turn loose.

I have no idea which one it is but I'll definitely take a look

NWFRS · 07-23-2016, 01:38 AM

There can't be THAT many on the market? Can you take a phone pic of your lug nuts, then cruise around on GoogleImages until you see the one you need a key for?

Mr.ac · 07-23-2016, 01:55 AM

Just double check your car. The previous owner might have left the key in the spare tire area.

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Just double check your car. The previous owner might have left the key in the spare tire area.

OH FUCK ME. DUDE I didn't know what the key looked like, and I just google imaged a buncha keys and I THINK there's something similar in the back of my car. ima take a look first thing tomorrow.

swarb · 07-23-2016, 02:57 AM

nut extractor or post a pic and find a key, it is probably in the trunk or glove box.

Ultramaroon · 07-23-2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SmireyFase

OH FUCK ME. DUDE I didn't know what the key looked like, and I just google imaged a buncha keys and I THINK there's something similar in the back of my car. ima take a look first thing tomorrow.

Fuck that. Grab a damn flashlight and go look now! I'm excited for you!

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Just double check your car. The previous owner might have left the key in the spare tire area.

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE IT WAS IN THEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
GOD DAMMIT. I FEEL SO DUMB FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE -_- I love you guys. I swear.

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Fuck that. Grab a damn flashlight and go look now! I'm excited for you!

I FOUND ITTTTTTT LOOOOOOOOOOOL. god dammit...

Ultramaroon · 07-23-2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SmireyFase

I FOUND ITTTTTTT LOOOOOOOOOOOL. god dammit...

Yeah!.... So fucking awesome.

SmireyFase · 07-23-2016, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Yeah!.... So fucking awesome.

I've never been so happy about how stupid I was before. Jesus.. I just saved myself 300 bucks >.>

07-23-2016, 12:25 AM	#1
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mdost03 Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: Jeep Grand Cherokee Location: Hutchinson, MN Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What kind are they? What do they look like?

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