ok so i bought my car and the previous owner misplaced the key for the wheel lock. i went to the mitsu dealership and said they dont have the master key set because mitsu uses mcgard lugs.

i've used the craftsman and a generic brand wheellock remover and it didnt work all of them were either 2 big or to small.

anybody haev experience with this problem?? what brand of wheel lock remover should i get??

 

use a socket. Hammer a socket onto the wheel lock and take it of that way. I've done it before a few times and it works

 

Try to find out from the previous owner what brand of wheel lock it is. Or if he can contact the manufacturer to send you a new key.

 

wouldnt it mess up the socket?

 

Sometimes yes, but hey your wheel will come off.

 

All wheel locks are the same. Any key from any will work. 2g, evo, outlander, etc.. All the same. Thats why I didn't get the locks from mitsubishi

 

r u seroius?!?!? why didnt the part guys tell me this! i havnt rotaed my tires sicne i got my car!

 

Hammer the socket works well. If you buy the cheap home depot socket sometime it will break on you. I did it with craftsman and it really works well. Takes a little oomph!

 

after reading these threads, I really should mail Mitsu my form for my lock in case this does happen to me...

 

Are you sure about that? I heard that there were 4 types of key lock from

 

There is always a way to remove wheel locks. If you go to the snap on truck or even harbor freight, they sell wheel lock remover in a set. The wheel locks are there to stop casual thiefs and kids, but a real thief will take your wheels in less than 5 minutes if they wanted to.