Wheel Lock size for 1999 Gst?

[eclipseturbo7]

Can anyone please tell me what the wheel lock size is for a a 1999 eclipse gst? I called the mitsubishi dealer and they told me that every lock has a different cut pattern so the only way to match the pattern is by the original key of the car. Now i dont have the original key, the key that i have is a duplicate copy of the key. What can i do in this case? I have a flat tire that i need to fix asap!

 

[TSiAWD666]

There are tools for removing wheel locks that many shops have since often customers don't leave the locks, have lost them, or just forgot to tell the shop about them. I don't personally know where to buy that tool though, so you can either track one down or take it to a shop that can do the removal for you. You'd then want to buy a new wheel lock set.

 

[chico904]

Couple of options:

As stated above, some shops have a tool used to get your lug off, call around.

Use an angle grinder, or dremel to make the lock into more of a "nut"

Get a stripped bolt remover kit at Sears, or Loews

Lug lock removal socket which is an impact socket

Weld a nut on the lugnut, remove with a socket

Try using the largest vice grips you have

 

[GSX93DSM]

Go to your local mitsudealer and they should have a master set. Get the number and order one if you feel like it, if you want to pay $20.00

 

[Defiant]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/han...8-6-stud-nut-lug-key.html?highlight=lost+lock

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/fre...circle-stud-wheel-stud-size-bolt-pattern.html

 

[Boost92awd]

Or just pound a smaller socket on the locking lug nut and impact it off. This is probally the fastest and cheapest way of doing. I'v done it numerious times with great success., I worked at a dealership for 2 years and you would not believe how many people lose those lock keys.

 

[Backinajiffy12]

Take it to discount tire they will help you out.

 

[Defiant]

Or just pound a smaller socket on the locking lug nut and impact it off. This is probally the fastest and cheapest way of doing. I'v done it numerious times with great success., I worked at a dealership for 2 years and you would not believe how many people lose those lock keys.

Or, how many mechanics can't be bothered to look in the console, glovebox, door pocket and spare well. Which I suppose is fine, it left me with a pristine key. I guess the phones weren't working that day.