Lost wheel nut locking socket

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Hi all, has any body got any advice on how to obtain a new locking wheel nut socket for my r230,the last time i used it i`m sure i put it back in the tool kit? I didn't keep a record of the No on the socket, not thinking i would miss place it ,silly me.
 

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My local ATS had a set of nut/bolt removers when the locking nut remover of my last car had been butchered by AN Other high street tyre company.
 
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Hi Emilysdad, could MB not order me a new socket ,i would rather keep my original bolts,just get a new socket if possible.
 

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If it's a Mercedes locking socket, the dealer should have a box with every socket numbered.
Just try each one until you find the correct socket.
You may be lucky and the dealer has that one in stock, if not they'll order it for you.

Ordered one about 3 years ago and it was £35.
 

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Mercedes dealer should be able to help, my lost one cost £35 to be replaced by them, plus 4 standard bolts while they got one in in 48hrs, good luck
 
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ill give MB a visit ,don't mind paying £ 35,wouldnt like to get a flat and be stuck without it,
thanks for advice.
 

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Hi Emilysdad, could MB not order me a new socket ,i would rather keep my original bolts,just get a new socket if possible.

It seems by the other replies that MB can help .... but dealers usually cost. When in the same predicament ATS removed my offending locking bolts for beer money. ;)
 
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I know a good tyre guy who would probably do that but think it might cost more than beer money, if BM can supply a new socket plus 4 bolts for around £35 i would be happy with that after all its me who miss placed it so i must be punished not to do it again.

Thanks all.
 

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I think the OP wants to use his bolts again if he wants a new socket:D

maybe, but surely the primary goal is to be able to get the wheels off his car .... and do we still need locking nuts/bolts? If Jonny Toerag wants your rims ... he'll take them.
 

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Oh I agree. I took my locking bolts off. Prone to sticking on and not a good fitting socket.

I thought the OP wanted to wait for a new socket then re-use his locking bolts?
 
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Hi just to let you know how i got on with my locking wheel nut adaptor, i visited my local MB branch and asked if they could supply me with the said adaptor for my sl350,he went into the back and brought out a case which contained samples of every locking bolt adaptor in my design, after trying about six he found the correct one, he said he will check the stock and surprise surprise he had one in stock I left with £32 out of pocket but happy to have my adaptor,i have the AGM wheels fitted and don't want to make it easy for the thieves to take them off at least make it harder,
Thanks all for your replies.
 
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Sorry AMG wheels
 

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Hi just to let you know how i got on with my locking wheel nut adaptor, i visited my local MB branch and asked if they could supply me with the said adaptor for my sl350,he went into the back and brought out a case which contained samples of every locking bolt adaptor in my design, after trying about six he found the correct one, he said he will check the stock and surprise surprise he had one in stock I left with £32 out of pocket but happy to have my adaptor,i have the AGM wheels fitted and don't want to make it easy for the thieves to take them off at least make it harder,
Thanks all for your replies.

you will find the one you misplaced soon....
 


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