C30 Tyres/Wheels : - Locking Wheel Nut Madness

oneilldom · Jun 7th, 2016, 16:35

I just spoke to my local dealer because I need to buy a new locking wheel nut adapter. The parts guy told me I need to have a special code to be able to buy one? And if I don't have the code, I can't buy a replacement adapter. I can't even buy new locking wheel nuts and adapter!

When asked what would I do if I had lost my adapter and had no code. He said I was basically knackered. Would have to drill them, weld on another bolt, or he said there was an outside possibility I could 'rent' the master set which has all the different combos on. Trouble is there's only one in the UK!

My adapter is on its last legs so I'm going to pick up four normal bolts for now and hope no ruffians happen to be passing the house :|

Am I the only one who thinks this is absolutely flipping bonkers?! They're not even that nice alloys!!

cameron1 · Jun 7th, 2016, 17:01

I think its more of a safety and security thing hence the reason why they are asking for the security code.

As far as i'm aware that the locking wheel adapter/key/socket are the same on mostly all Volvo C30. If needed You could try breakers yard or ebay?

YorkshireDave · Jun 7th, 2016, 19:36

oneilldom. Why bother with locking nuts at all? Remove them all (you get a 19mm socket with 12 segments and bash it on then just undo the nut. It does NOT need welding or other rubbish. Done it myself.

The point is, locking wheel nuts became the norm when alloys were not the norm. Now it's harder to find a car without them, so basically no one is interested in stealing them anymore.

Get rid and buy some std bolts to replace with. No more dealer BS and expense.

Philip Fisher · Jun 7th, 2016, 20:30

I agree. 19mm socket and a small lump hammer. Done it on my other half's CMax. Bit of work but nuts shift eventually (so to speak).

dme123 · Jun 7th, 2016, 23:29

There is a company in germany that actually makes them, you contact them through their website and send a photo of the lock and then they'll ask for scanned proof of ID and the cars V5 and sell you a key for 15 euros.

http://www.mcgard.de/en/customer-ser...ement-key.html

FRF Swansea gave me this information when I needed one. That's an actually good dealership

In all honesty though you are miles better off just replacing them with normal nuts. People steal alloys off ultra high end machines, nobody is on the prowl at night for a set of 17" standard fit wheels from a 7 year old Volvo. I've been bitten by these useless things so many times that it's one of the first things I do upon acquiring a new car now.

StatusRed · Jun 8th, 2016, 08:42

I'd take them off and fit standard bolts, as others have said it's not really an issue now-a-days - it would probably look better too.. My car has a tilt alarm anyway.

oneilldom · Jun 8th, 2016, 09:15

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Originally Posted by dme123

nobody is on the prowl at night for a set of 17" standard fit wheels from a 7 year old Volvo.

hahaha this is so true. I'll swing by the dealers tonight. Think the bolts are about £4 each so a pretty cheap swap out. Just hope I can the lockers off with my mangled key!!!

oneilldom · Jun 8th, 2016, 09:17

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Originally Posted by YorkshireDave

you get a 19mm socket with 12 segments and bash it on then just undo the nut.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

I agree. 19mm socket and a small lump hammer.

I'll bear this in mind for when it comes to getting them off! Thanks gents

iainmd · Jun 8th, 2016, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by dme123

There is a company in germany that actually makes them, you contact them through their website and send a photo of the lock and then they'll ask for scanned proof of ID and the cars V5 and sell you a key for 15 euros.

http://www.mcgard.de/en/customer-ser...ement-key.html

FRF Swansea gave me this information when I needed one. That's an actually good dealership

In all honesty though you are miles better off just replacing them with normal nuts. People steal alloys off ultra high end machines, nobody is on the prowl at night for a set of 17" standard fit wheels from a 7 year old Volvo. I've been bitten by these useless things so many times that it's one of the first things I do upon acquiring a new car now.

That's OK if you have the older style flat top nuts made by McGard. If you have the newer style ones that look like a normal nut with a wavy pattern around the edge they aren't made my McGard, have no code or master key either.

dme123 · Jun 14th, 2016, 22:57

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Originally Posted by iainmd

That's OK if you have the older style flat top nuts made by McGard. If you have the newer style ones that look like a normal nut with a wavy pattern around the edge they aren't made my McGard, have no code or master key either.

I think those ****ers want replacing and chucking straight in the bin in that case!

Jun 7th, 2016, 16:35	#1
oneilldom Distinctly Average Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2019 09:23 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sunderland	Locking Wheel Nut Madness I just spoke to my local dealer because I need to buy a new locking wheel nut adapter. The parts guy told me I need to have a special code to be able to buy one? And if I don't have the code, I can't buy a replacement adapter. I can't even buy new locking wheel nuts and adapter! When asked what would I do if I had lost my adapter and had no code. He said I was basically knackered. Would have to drill them, weld on another bolt, or he said there was an outside possibility I could 'rent' the master set which has all the different combos on. Trouble is there's only one in the UK! My adapter is on its last legs so I'm going to pick up four normal bolts for now and hope no ruffians happen to be passing the house :\| Am I the only one who thinks this is absolutely flipping bonkers?! They're not even that nice alloys!! __________________ 2009 C30 2.0D R-design Last edited by oneilldom; Jun 7th, 2016 at 16:56.

Jun 7th, 2016, 19:36	#3
YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 10:27 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	oneilldom. Why bother with locking nuts at all? Remove them all (you get a 19mm socket with 12 segments and bash it on then just undo the nut. It does NOT need welding or other rubbish. Done it myself. The point is, locking wheel nuts became the norm when alloys were not the norm. Now it's harder to find a car without them, so basically no one is interested in stealing them anymore. Get rid and buy some std bolts to replace with. No more dealer BS and expense. __________________ 2006 Black XC90 D5 185 Auto Engine change at 162K. all cars everywhere are a perpetual work in progress...

Jun 7th, 2016, 20:30	#4
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:53 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I agree. 19mm socket and a small lump hammer. Done it on my other half's CMax. Bit of work but nuts shift eventually (so to speak). __________________ Currently:- - MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist - MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE - MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jun 7th, 2016, 23:29	#5
dme123 Master Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2023 10:06 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cardiff	There is a company in germany that actually makes them, you contact them through their website and send a photo of the lock and then they'll ask for scanned proof of ID and the cars V5 and sell you a key for 15 euros. http://www.mcgard.de/en/customer-ser...ement-key.html FRF Swansea gave me this information when I needed one. That's an actually good dealership In all honesty though you are miles better off just replacing them with normal nuts. People steal alloys off ultra high end machines, nobody is on the prowl at night for a set of 17" standard fit wheels from a 7 year old Volvo. I've been bitten by these useless things so many times that it's one of the first things I do upon acquiring a new car now. __________________ 2016 XC60 D5 SE Lux Manual 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Manual 2004 V70 T5 SE Geartronic 2003 C70 T5 GT Manual

Jun 8th, 2016, 08:42	#6
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:18 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I'd take them off and fit standard bolts, as others have said it's not really an issue now-a-days - it would probably look better too.. My car has a tilt alarm anyway. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jun 7th, 2016, 17:01	#2
cameron1 Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2018 02:13 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nottingham	I think its more of a safety and security thing hence the reason why they are asking for the security code. As far as i'm aware that the locking wheel adapter/key/socket are the same on mostly all Volvo C30. If needed You could try breakers yard or ebay?

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