What are locking wheel nut removers
Category: DIY Tools
Locking wheel nut removers deliver a fast and effective method for removing locking nuts from wheels when the key for the nut has been lost or the nut itself is damaged and spinning. Some locking wheel nut removers are specific to car makers, whereas some manufacturers supply universal kits that will work successfully on most vehicle brands. However, before we delve further into how locking wheel nut removers work, let’s explore why they are needed in the first instance. Why do car wheels have locking nuts? Alloy wheels were a ubiquitous target for thieves, who, before locking nuts were fitted as standard, could be removed in a straightforward fashion, allowing the criminals to escape with the set of alloys ready to sell on. Some older vehicles are still fitted with traditional wheel nuts. If your car doesn’t have any locking nuts but possesses some fancy alloys, it is worth installing
