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problems with spare tire release - 2/23/2008 6:33:44 PM

BlackDiamond1

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Today I got off work at 6am only to find that I had a flat. Well I couldnt get the lug nut that holds it securely to release it maybe because its plastic(?) and the thing used to do so is metal?!

Then to add insult to it all I cant find the lug nut lock thingy? does anyone know any tricks to loosen the tire? Where I can find a key to get the flat tire off?

Thanks

Proud owner of a 1997 Black Monty Sport that looks Grey

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RE: problems with spare tire release - 2/23/2008 9:31:32 PM

mxmikie

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this post is useless without pictures

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RE: problems with spare tire release - 2/25/2008 10:58:45 AM

tj90

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Is it possible that you are missing the security socket that prevents someone from stealing the wheel from you? The socket for mine is in a little pouch with all the wheel changing stuff.

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RE: problems with spare tire release - 3/7/2008 11:16:22 PM

xyzik

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i dont have that key too, i went to harbor freight and got dem bolt removers, then bought new lock... with keys this time, hehe

does the dealer have spare keys for that, don't they? just in case?

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