Is this a Fuchs wheel nut key?

[curt1]

Hi all,

A dumb question. I have a 1973 Porsche 911 with Fuchs wheels. I was asked if I have the wheel lock key. I didn't know I needed one. Is this the key in the photo?

If so, how does this work? If not, what the heck am I looking for?!

Thanks,
Curt

[TRE Cup]

That pic is of the pilot that supports the wheel lock key; an aftermarket - not factory !
If your car has the type of locks that use this pilot sleeve, then each one of your rims should have a two piece lug nut. The upper piece, or cover, looks like an ordinary 19 mm lug nut. That will unfasten easily. Then you should have exposed one of two types of lock nut: 1) the pin style, where they used dowel pins in the key to engage holes in the bowl section of the lock or 2) slot style, which did the same.
So your next assignment is to check your wheels carefully and find the lug nut that appears to be two piece. Unscrew the cap nut and post a picture of what you have.
We can help from there

[Danny_Ocean]

Here is a pic:

OEM Fuchs wheel locks - excellent condition

[curt1]

Thanks Tre and Danny. Okay, I went looking in the tool bag a little further and found this. I think this is the key. Am I right?



Does the typical emergency tire repair service know how to deal with these?

In case you're interested, here's the situation. Some clown sliced two of my tires, so I am trying to figure out how best to get this repaired. The car is in a parking garage, so simply moving it onto a flatbed isn't an easy option. I could slowly drive it the 100 yards out of the garage on the completely flat tires, but I am afraid of damaging the rims. I'd also have to go up hill a bit, which made me wonder if it would slip on the rims.

So instead I was thinking of removing one wheel, replacing the tire, then re-installing it and attaching the spare to get four tires that hold air. I went looking in the trunk and although I have the jack, apparently there is no wheel nut wrench unless it's hiding someplace I haven't found. Seems kind of big to be missing. :-)

Thanks all,
Curt

[TRE Cup]

yep that is the key. I think the original dowel pin version mfg went to this style since the pin version was so apt to get damaged.

So next, find that lug nut cap cover on each rim, unscrew it, clock the key so it sits flat on the bottom section. Screw in the pilot bushing, from your first pic. Use a breaker bar, extension, and 19 mm socket and forcefully but gently unfasten the lower section. Once its loose, you can unscrew it with your hands. Just a dab of grease should be used (not much !) when reversing the procedure

[curt1]

Thanks, Tre. It's a relief to find the key. :-) There is one lug nut that sticks out further from the others. That most be the one you're talking about. The car isn't here, so I'll have to check tomorrow.

Best,
Curt