noob questions about lug nut keys

wrX-MEN · 03-05-2013, 11:19 AM

Hi everyone, I bought a set of muteki lug nuts and lost the lug nut key and I didn't notice it til right now, my brother has the same kind of lug nuts so does that mean I can use his or are the lug nut key is specific only for the set of lug nuts that it came with it when I purchased it?

P.S. He lives 3 hrs away from my place, I don't want to drive there if the lug nut key he has doesn't work.

Sorry for the noob question I just can't find anything about this topic.

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brett192 · 03-05-2013, 01:19 PM

Are they splinedrive lugs or actual anti-theft lugs?

If you can't physically try it out, get your brother to take a picture of his key and see if it's even close to your lugs.

If they are anti-theft lugs, I know each manufacturer only makes a certain number of spline patterns, so someone somewhere will have a key that will fit your lugs and vise versa.

Are the lugs installed on your car or not?

Good luck!

vision.dynamix · 03-05-2013, 01:22 PM

What model lug nuts do you have? Muteki makes about 75

wrX-MEN · 03-05-2013, 01:30 PM

it's the muteki sr48. I will contact my bro after work. But if its the same kind will it work?

vision.dynamix · 03-05-2013, 01:31 PM

You can just use a 17mm socket.

wrX-MEN · 03-05-2013, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brett192

Are they splinedrive lugs or actual anti-theft lugs?

If you can't physically try it out, get your brother to take a picture of his key and see if it's even close to your lugs.

If they are anti-theft lugs, I know each manufacturer only makes a certain number of spline patterns, so someone somewhere will have a key that will fit your lugs and vise versa.

Are the lugs installed on your car or not?

Good luck!

unfortunately its installed in my car right now and I was about to switch my other wheels until I found out I don't have the lug keys this morning.

we 2 sets one for his 02wrx and one for my 03wrx last month.

brett192 · 03-05-2013, 01:39 PM

Wow man, the sr48 isn't splined and doesn't need a key. Just slap a socket on there like vision said. Hopefully you weren't stressing too hard over this.

outtowinpahc · 03-05-2013, 01:46 PM

You can buy them on ebay, I have lost these before. Or post on a local forum perhaps someone has one you can use.

03-05-2013, 11:19 AM	#1
wrX-MEN Scooby Newbie Member#: 330488 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PacificNW Vehicle: 03 WRX WRB	noob questions about lug nut keys Hi everyone, I bought a set of muteki lug nuts and lost the lug nut key and I didn't notice it til right now, my brother has the same kind of lug nuts so does that mean I can use his or are the lug nut key is specific only for the set of lug nuts that it came with it when I purchased it? P.S. He lives 3 hrs away from my place, I don't want to drive there if the lug nut key he has doesn't work. Sorry for the noob question I just can't find anything about this topic. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-05-2013, 01:19 PM	#2
brett192 Scooby Specialist Member#: 274252 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Vancouver Island, BC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan 6 speed PSM	Are they splinedrive lugs or actual anti-theft lugs? If you can't physically try it out, get your brother to take a picture of his key and see if it's even close to your lugs. If they are anti-theft lugs, I know each manufacturer only makes a certain number of spline patterns, so someone somewhere will have a key that will fit your lugs and vise versa. Are the lugs installed on your car or not? Good luck!

03-05-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	What model lug nuts do you have? Muteki makes about 75

03-05-2013, 01:30 PM	#4
wrX-MEN Scooby Newbie Member#: 330488 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PacificNW Vehicle: 03 WRX WRB	it's the muteki sr48. I will contact my bro after work. But if its the same kind will it work?

03-05-2013, 01:31 PM	#5
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	You can just use a 17mm socket.

03-05-2013, 01:39 PM	#7
brett192 Scooby Specialist Member#: 274252 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Vancouver Island, BC Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan 6 speed PSM	Wow man, the sr48 isn't splined and doesn't need a key. Just slap a socket on there like vision said. Hopefully you weren't stressing too hard over this.

03-05-2013, 01:46 PM	#8
outtowinpahc Scooby Newbie Member#: 349149 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: PA Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Skyline silver	You can buy them on ebay, I have lost these before. Or post on a local forum perhaps someone has one you can use.