Bmw f10 locknut help

[ClassicB]

Went fit tyres today and my locknot seems to have grown legs.

I tried northcliff bmw to see if they would remove the locknuts so i could at least fit the tyres. They were of no help. According to them i need to book the car in on tuesday and it could cost R450 per bolt to remove or i need proof of ownership and a copy of my id to order a new locknut which could take 2 weeks to arrive.

Its the new flower type fitting not the spline type found on the older generation cars. Any ideas without damage to the wheels?

 

[rbmwiv]

You will need a wheel lock removal tool kit to do it yourself like this https://www.amazon.com/CASOMAN-Piec...cphy=9010943&hvtargid=pla-1187096752264&psc=1
Sometimes you can drive a socket on the wheel lock with a hammer it on, it needs to be a friction fit, then remove it. That’s how most of the wheel lock tools work. If you use a socket use a 1/2” drive socket so you can break it loose. Good luck .


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[Nick]

you'd think a tyre fitment center would own a locknut removal kit...

 

[KarshS]

I Just drove to a BMW dealer. They have a full case of locknuts. The sales guy walked out, tried a few to see which was the correct one. R120 later i had a new locknut

 

[Rayzor]

I was in a similar situation, in my case the flower style locknut broke when I tried to remove the bolt, I drove to Leo Haese Centurion, as @KarshS mentioned, the guys helped me remove the nuts, they keep all sets. I bought a new set of bolts with the spline design and also purchased a spare nut which I keep with my spare keys.

 

[922-ZN]

I was in a similar situation, in my case the flower style locknut broke when I tried to remove the bolt, I drove to Leo Haese Centurion, as @KarshS mentioned, the guys helped me remove the nuts, they keep all sets. I bought a new set of bolts with the spline design and also purchased a spare nut which I keep with my spare keys.

Bought a spare just in case the vrou decides to keep the originals in her handbag?

 

[Rayzor]

Bought a spare just in case the vrou decides to keep the originals in her handbag?

You know the struggle

 

[deago.parts@abmbmw]

If you are close to Midrand, you are welcome to stop here and we can remove them for you at no charge

 

[cos_mo]

I Just drove to a BMW dealer. They have a full case of locknuts. The sales guy walked out, tried a few to see which was the correct one. R120 later i had a new locknut

I was in a similar situation, in my case the flower style locknut broke when I tried to remove the bolt, I drove to Leo Haese Centurion, as @KarshS mentioned, the guys helped me remove the nuts, they keep all sets. I bought a new set of bolts with the spline design and also purchased a spare nut which I keep with my spare keys.

Any idea if they sell a single bolt for the Tyre?

Went to TyreMart for balancing and they lost 1 out of the 4 bolts, now they want to replace the entire set with some no-name set.
I called BMW Westrand and they only sell the entire set.

 

[Yulz9081]

Any idea if they sell a single bolt for the Tyre?

Went to TyreMart for balancing and they lost 1 out of the 4 bolts, now they want to replace the entire set with some no-name set.
I called BMW Westrand and they only sell the entire set.

Give @deago.parts@abmbmw a shout. I'm sure he can organise better pricing if the full set is your only option.

 

[cos_mo]

Give @deago.parts@abmbmw a shout. I'm sure he can organise better pricing if the full set is your only option.

Thanks bro, just sent him a message