Wheel security key lost.

[Stl-986]

Which is exactly what they are doing now. Jack, cordless impact, universal key removal kit and bricks. They are in & out in under 20 minutes with 4 wheels

[vetman]

I can guarantee that the kit shown will not work, at least with 16 inch wheels. The key on my car (98 Base) has the "key" at the bottom, not a keyed spline so to get a socket around the "keyed' part, it has to be maybe 24mm and the wall is too thick to get into the lug space. I'm not being super clear and hopefully other wheels have more clearance. That set has no socket large enough to get around the locking key.

Other keys may be different and other wheels may have more space, and I may be the only one who loves the 16's

I love the amount of tire between the rim and the road, especially on the roads around NYC. I have ruined 3 BMW Pirelli run flats this year on pot holes.

Are the 16's best for the track, probably not, but I have a ZR1 track car for that. In 4 days of ownership, I am absolutely loving the little white car.

I just ordered what appears to be the"official" PORSCHE key set. A bit less than $200.00. If you can wait a few days, it may be for sale "only used once on Sunday" before the end of the week.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by vetman

I can guarantee that the kit shown will not work, at least with 16 inch wheels. The key on my car (98 Base) has the "key" at the bottom, not a keyed spline so to get a socket around the "keyed' part, it has to be maybe 24mm and the wall is too thick to get into the lug space. I'm not being super clear and hopefully other wheels have more clearance. That set has no socket large enough to get around the locking key.

Other keys may be different and other wheels may have more space, and I may be the only one who loves the 16's

I love the amount of tire between the rim and the road, especially on the roads around NYC. I have ruined 3 BMW Pirelli run flats this year on pot holes.

Are the 16's best for the track, probably not, but I have a ZR1 track car for that. In 4 days of ownership, I am absolutely loving the little white car.

I just ordered what appears to be the"official" PORSCHE key set. A bit less than $200.00. If you can wait a few days, it may be for sale "only used once on Sunday" before the end of the week.

The picture above is my driver side wheel bolt.
The rear ones are even deeper. :ah:

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by mikehkang

The picture above is my driver side wheel bolt.
The rear ones are even deeper. :ah:

Try a 19mm deep-well socket. 12-point. beat it onto the lug head. If it fits too loose, try an 18mm.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Try a 19mm deep-well socket. 12-point. beat it onto the lug head. If it fits too loose, try an 18mm.

So far,

Plan A. Buy the regular bolts from the dealer and ask them to take out the old keyed. (Told that my setup was an after market. Yes, I have the new bolts now.)

Plan B. Bought a 21mm deep-well socket (12 points), today and tried to hammer to fit 'around' the 'keys'. (Well, I am not a Thor. Thought about blow torching the socket until it would get red and hot THEN hammer. This may be Plan Z.)

Plan C. Call the parts department and speak with the "young man" who may be too young to remember what an old wheel looks like.

Plan D. Go the the tire installer next to the dealer.

Your 19mm and 18mm will be my Plan E and Plan F, respectively.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by mikehkang

So far,

Plan A. Buy the regular bolts from the dealer and ask them to take out the old keyed. (Told that my setup was an after market. Yes, I have the new bolts now.)

Plan B. Bought a 21mm deep-well socket (12 points), today and tried to hammer to fit 'around' the 'keys'. (Well, I am not a Thor. Thought about blow torching the socket until it would get red and hot THEN hammer. This may be Plan Z.)

Plan C. Call the parts department and speak with the "young man" who may be too young to remember what an old wheel looks like.

Plan D. Go the the tire installer next to the dealer.

Your 19mm and 18mm will be my Plan E and Plan F, respectively.

Plan C was a no go. The parts guy said if his local does not have 'old' keys.

Plan D was local tire installer said it would be best for me to visit somewhat far away Porsche dealer, Jack Daniels Porsche, Upper Saddle River NJ. This is the same dealer where I got my keys programed some years ago.

Well, after a $116.95-cup-of-coffee at the dealer, I am at peace again.

This is total for my stupidity. :ah:
$ 46.92 - Bolts
$ 10.00 - 21mm socket
$116.95 - Bolts removal and install + cup of coffee
$ 20.00 - Tip

[mikehkang]

It appears that the young man at the local P-dealer was mistaken. Maybe.
My key looks similar to the one found here.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by mikehkang

It appears that the young man at the local P-dealer was mistaken. Maybe.
My key looks similar to the one found here.

Those are lug nuts. Your car has lug bolts. I don't think that key would fit yours.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Those are lug nuts. Your car has lug bolts. I don't think that key would fit yours.

Yup, you are right. However, the keys look the same. I would buy the whole set if I can get the correct key....:ah: