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Old 08-04-2010   #1
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I Lost My Wheel Lock Key

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So about 3 weeks ago I swapped wheels since I blew a tire, and I could have sworn I put the wheel lock key back in the black bag along with the lug wrench. Today, I went to ETD tire to get my wheels/tires balanced and get an alignment. Well they asked me to get the wheel lock key for them, and I said, "sure, it's in the trunk." Well, i pop the trunk, pull the bag out, and low and behold, NO FACKIN KEY! I was and still am PISSED.

I know I put it back in there. I can replay it in my head and I see myself putting it in the bag. WTF DUDE.

I keep my wheels at a storage facility and swapped wheel theres. I'm going to drive over there after work and check to see if I get lucky enough to find my wheel key in the parking lot. I HOPE TO GOD I CAN FIND IT.

If I can't, what do I do?

Do I risk messing up my wheels trying to get it off with a larger socket or this? http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-33...ogy-40025.aspx
Is there anything Mitsubishi can do like order me a new key or something?

HELP!!!

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Old 08-04-2010   #2
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Re: I Lost My Wheel Lock Key

Are they OEM Mitsubishi wheel locks? If so the dealer has a kit of all the keys and can find you the right one and sell you a replacement key.
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Re: I Lost My Wheel Lock Key

Most Mitsu dealerships keep a master set in-stock and will sell you the one you need.
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Schweeeet!!!

Thanks, guys. I'll talk to my contacts.

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Old 08-04-2010   #5
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Re: I Lost My Wheel Lock Key

Here's my alignment for those that care to look.



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Omg nooo! You got rear toe!
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Omg nooo! You got rear toe!
About half as much as mlomker though That's probably right about factory spec.
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About half as much as mlomker though That's probably right about factory spec.
haha. It's in the green range so it must be in spec. Less is more, less is more.
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Awesome, looks good. That much toe will be fine, but I would still rotate tires regularly.
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