Rim lock removal?

[metalik]

Hey guys, i have a problem you see my mx-3 has rim locks on the standard mazda mx-3 rims, and when i got the car i never was given the locks, lucky for me the seller told me i was SOL, and I've tried everything to get them off, but to no avail, if anyone has any good suggestions they would be much appreciated, thanks.

[-=deathtrap-mx3=-]

happened to me also. the locks started to fall off b/c the mechanic would pull off a certain piece, not just the lock. somehow he got them off and on. i took it to the dealership. i had them break off the old ones and put new ones on. now i have a key. it wasn't very expensive.

[finchuck]

the place i bring them to to get the tires rotated and wheels aligned (Tuffy's Tidy Car) can get them off without the lock, I have no idea how but I never give them the lock.

[yeloboy]

go and tell a car thieft.

[cjthor]

Hey there,<BR> You can try this.... Get a 12 point socket that is a little bigger than the lock and pound it on. make sure it is a tight fit and use an impact wrench to loosen them. I have done this successfully three out of four times.