[Shotimes] Security Lugs

James White greensho@crown.net
Fri, 5 May 2006 15:31:59 -0500


Just get a regular lug nut.

Don't think that a slicer in valuable enough to steel.

regards, Jim White


At Friday, 5 May 2006, Peter Maggiacomo <gtsrider@yahoo.com> wrote:

>My mechanic who recently installed a new timing belt
>tentioner on my 95 MTX, ruined the security lug on the
>rim. 
>Rather than call me, (it was in the trunk) he hammerd
>an undersized sized socket on it and shrunk the head.
>Of course, I discovered this when I had a flat on the
>highway and could'nt get the wheel off the car.
>Lots of fun in the blazing Florida sun!
>Anyway, anyone know of an easy source for a new one. 
>I swear I thought I saw them (the factory pattern)at
>one of the auto chains, but when I went to Advanced
>Auto, they did not carry them.
>Any thoughts?
>-Pete
>Tampa, Fl.
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