Need a tool, but don't know what to search for

[LightningMoose]

So my new lug nuts come in today, and as I go to remove the old wheels (stupid ass spinners the guy before me put on), I realize that its a specialty tool to remove the spinner cap.

I have no clue what it's called. It's like a 5-leaf clover. Anyone know where to buy such a thing, or what to even google for? I've been trying for the better part of 2 hours on google, and nothing.

 

[lightning666]

I don't know what tool your looking for, but do you have any pics of the truck with the spinners, just for kicks

 

[LightningMoose]

I don't know what tool your looking for, but do you have any pics of the truck with the spinners, just for kicks

It looks like crap, trust me. I've been trying to ditch them for a while. First I had to wait on the wheels. Then I waited for tires. Then I waited for lug nuts. Then I waited for lug nuts that weren't conical bottoms and flat. Now I have to wait even longer to find this stupid ass tool that probably doesn't exist.

 

[Dusten]

can you take a picture of what the tool is needed for?

 

[lightning666]

have you tried taking it to a tire shop, they probably have it

 

[8sm]

+1 lightning666.... any good tire shop will get them off for you. take 4 regular lug nut with you and your good to go.

 

[Speedy1]

Is this similar to what you're talking about?

If so then the tire shop can definitely get them off for you. If not, get out the sawzall and a torch, just get the spinners off the L

 

[RIDE THE]

I'm local in NOVA if you need a hand getting them off. Are you trying to save the current set up or do you not care about them. If not I can just cut em off. If they are Ford locking lugnuts I have a master wheel lock set at work.

Let me know if I can help.:beer:

 

[LightningMoose]

Did a little bit more research. Turns out they're not REAL spinners, they're a knockoff brand of a spinner cap. You get 3 extender lug nuts and lock the cap onto those extenders. I'll go take a picture of them in a second.

http://superbuytires.com/Spintek/Stunner/

 

[LightningMoose]

And yes, I'm trying to save them to resell the package to try to recoup some of the money spent on the new ones.

Pics:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/LightningMoose/DSCN0196.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/LightningMoose/DSCN0197.jpg

 

[RIDE THE]

Unless you get the tool the spinners are more than likely gonna be trash when your done with em. Offer still stands to help out.

 

[boost_freak]

try to stick a torx or hex bit in there. looks like it might work.

 

[Lightningfr]

those are some ugly ass rims

 

[LightningMoose]

those are some ugly ass rims

Yeah thanks for reminding me

They're being fixed ASAP with

 

[pitstain]

looks like a torx bit to me, go to the local parts store and pick up a set.

 

[ra1nmakr]

looks like a torx bit to me, go to the local parts store and pick up a set.

that is what they look like to me too. they look like they would come off with a Torx and you would have to go slow as to not strip the hell out of them.

 

[Speedy1]

Those are a type of keyed lug just like the ones I pictured above. Go to the tire shop, they will have the right tool. I would say to squeeze a torx or allen in there but if you are reselling them you don't want to ruin the lugs.