Locking wheel bolts

[GrahamHR]

I've had OEM locking wheel bolts/ nuts on our cars ( Ford, Vauxhall, Mazda. Volvo) for over 30 years. Never a problem.

The code for the locking wheel nut key has always been in the documentation.

Not so for my V60 Polestar. The key is worn, I cannot remove the locking wheel bolts with it. ( I've had it since new, I have always used a torque wrench to tighten all wheel bolts ). I hope I can get new one from Volvo with the VIN. Some sites indicate a replacement key is not available; any experience in this area?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by GrahamHR

I've had OEM locking wheel bolts/ nuts on our cars ( Ford, Vauxhall, Mazda. Volvo) for over 30 years. Never a problem.

The code for the locking wheel nut key has always been in the documentation.

Not so for my V60 Polestar. The key is worn, I cannot remove the locking wheel bolts with it. ( I've had it since new, I have always used a torque wrench to tighten all wheel bolts ). I hope I can get new one from Volvo with the VIN. Some sites indicate a replacement key is not available; any experience in this area?

yes keys are not available , these have been out for 12 years now , they are the best locking bolts volvo have used , never had a problem with them except lost keys . Your dealer has access to the master set to determine which pattern it is to get it off . You will then need a new set .

[GrahamHR]

Thanks for confirming my (worst) fear.

The key has been carefully used maybe 50- 60 times, possibly more than it was designed for. (I have summer and winter wheels/ tyres) Always using a torque wrench, never an impact driver.

[glynh]

have a google for volvo locking wheel nut, there was one i read about some german company that could supply.

No idea if it is of any use but may help get a key

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=177714&page=2

[GrahamHR]

Car is going into the dealer tomorrow, I suspect the locking part of the bolts is hardened, the key not. So the key wears out. Apart from profit generation, I don't understand why replacement keys are not available.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by GrahamHR

Car is going into the dealer tomorrow, I suspect the locking part of the bolts is hardened, the key not. So the key wears out. Apart from profit generation, I don't understand why replacement keys are not available.

security was the reason given by volvo in 2010 when this new type was first used from .

[Ulrikas PA]

You could always just remove them (see YouTube) and put standard bolts on.

I did this with my SLK350 when the same thing happened. No-one nicked the wheels!

[Tannaton]

Every car I buy now I remove the locking wheel nuts and just fit standard ones. I can't remember that last time I heard of anyone getting a set of alloys stolen (unless the whole car was stolen and it was found stripped down).

That said I don't have a top Polestar model.

[GrahamHR]

The Volvo dealer got the locking bolts out and refitted the original 4 bolts ( the locking ones are apparently fitted in the UK in the PDI stage, the original bolts left in the car). I'm really happy with them. I'm going to leave it like that. Why there is no key code for the locking bolts, the dealer doesn't known either . I suspect it's a Volvo UK thing; any problem, new locking bolts and key required.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by GrahamHR

The Volvo dealer got the locking bolts out and refitted the original 4 bolts ( the locking ones are apparently fitted in the UK in the PDI stage, the original bolts left in the car). I'm really happy with them. I'm going to leave it like that. Why there is no key code for the locking bolts, the dealer doesn't known either . I suspect it's a Volvo UK thing; any problem, new locking bolts and key required.

The dealers were told in 2010 when these bolts were first used that there were no spare keys for security . Probably something to do with Thatcham insurance ratings . which will not be up to scratch if you take them off of course