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Old 7th July 2015, 09:39 PM
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Top tip with dodgy fixings - undo all the others and the final bolt will be a lot easier to loosen

A sharp tap rather than consistent pressure is more likely to loosen it enough to wind out as well, without further destruction of the key.

Doesn't sound like these are the same locking keys as normally used? Sure mine are just the pin type.

Another option is a lot of tyre fitting outfits will have a 'universal' locking key removal tool. You can buy them relatively easily, if not. They grip the barrel of the locking key so don't rely on you having the correct key - bit of a gift to wheel thieves though, obviously!
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