Locking wheel nuts do not have standard hexagonal heads like a normal nut and bolt. They require a unique locking wheel nut ‘key’ to remove them. This guide looks at the different types of locking ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I bought a used Volvo for my wife. I didn't know it had locking lug nuts on it. The car did not come with a key to remove them. None of the tire dealers in my small town had keys or ...

Locking lug nuts are common on newer vehicles as well as on custom and aftermarket wheels. They can only be removed with a special key, and their purpose is to deter theft. You can replace just one or ...

Nord-Lock may not be a familiar name in American shops and repair bays, not yet, but if the success of the Nord-Lock wheel nut in nine other countries is any measure, the Swedish-made product will ...

Locking wheel nuts: Do I need them? – Joe F. Locking wheel keys are one of the most frustrating devices ever invented. This is an anti-theft key designed to prevent your sparkly new rims and tires ...

You don't need the biggest, shiniest wheels in town to catch the attention of thieves - because there's a ready market among the criminal fraternity for all types of rims. Even steel wheels are not ...

Without exception, the biggest headache for repair shops anywhere (and among the top 10 for car owners) are locking wheel nuts. If you bought your current ride new from almost any of the over 3,200 ...