I can't find my OEM lug nut key/adapter , and dontchaknowit, I need to remove my wheels!

It's been on my list to get rid of the 4 keyed lug nuts and go back with regular hex lug nuts, but looks like I've waited long enough.

Anybody have a technique to remove these things? Anybody have a loaner key/adapter?

Pictured is what I have.

 

I've lost my 'key' twice now, by leaving it on the lug and driving away. You'd think I would learn....

Anyway, there are at least 15 or 20 different factory patterns for the key, so you'll need to know which key you have. The only way that I know of to determine this, is to have a Porsche dealer service center test it with their key masters. They will be happy to sell you a new key for about $40 or so. Or maybe you could sweet talk them into just removing it for you...

Sorry that I don't know of another way. Good luck!

 

I lost my key also. The Porsche dealer didn't have a master key for the 964s, so I was forced to drill the locks out. Only took about 5 min per wheel.

 

No, not a key as in a house key, but a shaped socket that fits the contour of the lug.

 

If the local dealer does not have a master, take a slightly smaller socket and pound it on the lug nuts, then use a hand wrench to back them out. You should be able to remove them as long as your lug nuts are properly torqued (and not over torqued), I've used this method before on another vehicle without too much trouble.

 

I beat the crap out of mine till the center barrel lock was totally destroyed and could pull out the center barrel. This involved me breaking a few screwdrivers tips and a hammer. Not fun but it worked. All 4 of my locks are gone. I need to get real lug nuts as replacements.

 

30 different sockets, dealers will have a case of 30 sockets, Mgaurd will be able to match the socket for you if you send them a good photo. If not get an imperial socket and whack it on as described! (cant remember what size works really good)