Porsche lug nut lock key failure.

[Brockmeister]

My key has a split in it. I'm debating whether or not to replace it or get 4 regular lug nuts.

[schnellman]

Originally Posted by Brockmeister

My key has a split in it. I'm debating whether or not to replace it or get 4 regular lug nuts.

Do yourself a favor -- get replacements and be done with it.

[barkinfool]

+1 go with regular bolts, the locking ones break too easily & it will cost you more time & money somewhere down the line.

[nieuwhzn]

Just get rid of the locking lug bolts. They are totally useless against theft of your wheels. A set of special sockets that cut and grab ANY locking lug nut are about $40. Any serious wheel thief will have them in the booth of his/her car!
I know, I used those special sockets to get rid of my locking lug bolts since I didn't have the key. Piece of cake!

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by nieuwhzn

Just get rid of the locking lug bolts. They are totally useless against theft of your wheels. A set of special sockets that cut and grab ANY locking lug nut are about $40. Any serious wheel thief will have them in the booth of his/her car!
I know, I used those special sockets to get rid of my locking lug bolts since I didn't have the key. Piece of cake!

I did the same. Bought the keyed lug removal tool to get rid of mine since the car did not come with the lug key.

Just locks on as you twist and takes them off easily as if you where using the key.

If anyone needs the set at half price $20, I only used it once to take off my 4 locks and replaced with regular lugs. Retails for $40.

Any car thief will have no issue at all removing locking lugs so they are completely useless.