If your 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 11/16″ or 3/4″ socket (either Hex or 12-point) fits over your 6-Spline Nut, then you need the Small 6-Spline Key. If the smallest socket you can fit over your splined nut is 13/16″ or 20mm, then this should be the right key.
Are all spline keys the same?
Since there are different sizes of keys available in the 7-spline family, it is important to get keys that match the specifications or your lug nuts.
Where is wheel lock key located?
The key usually comes in a set which can be found with the spare tire or sometimes in the glove box. If the key is lost or gets broken somehow, the dealer or manufacturer can make a new one. It’s a good idea to always make sure that you get your wheel lock key back whenever your wheels are removed.
Do spline lug nuts prevent theft?
This is not even slightly true. The spline drive key is never a unique pattern, and are easily available from any auto parts store. Relying on spline drive lugs for theft protection is no protection at all.
What does a wheel lock key look like?
What does a locking wheel nut key look like? Locking wheel nut keys all look similar however they are not “one size fits all”. They consist of one end which is shaped like a cylinder and the other end is the shape of a hexagon.
What size are my spline lug nuts?
If the smallest socket you can fit over your 6-spline nut is either 20mm or 13/16″ (either Hex or 12-point), then you need the Large 6-Spline Key. If the smallest socket you can fit over your splined nut is 17mm or 11/16″ (either Hex or 12-point), then you need the Small 6-Spline Key.
Are all 7 spline lug nuts the same size?
To our knowledge, there are only three sizes of 7-Spline nuts (with symmetrical or evenly spaced splines). If the smallest socket you can fit over your 7-spline nut is 5/8″ (either Hex or 12-point), then you need the Small 7-Spline Key key.
How much is a lug nut key?
You may need to order a new one from the dealer or manufacturer. To do this, you will need the code that corresponds with your particular key. Generally, you can expect to pay between $20 and $120 per set. If your wheel locks came with the vehicle, you can usually find the key code in the owner’s manual.
Are lug locks universal?
Regardless of whether your car has factory or aftermarket alloys, many of them(the more expensive ones at least) will be sold with some form of locking wheel bolts or nuts. Basically one of the 4 or 5 bolts on the wheel will have a unique pattern on it that a standard socket will not fit.
