Easy Question On Changing Tyres

Tor · 11-20-2005, 02:55 PM

Hey all. I tried to change tyres on my audi 80 1992 2.0 today but sadly I didnt get very far... As I was loosening the bolts on the first tyre I realized that my tool only fits 3 out of 4 bolts. The first three bolts are hexagonal, but the fourth is round. It is like this on all the tyres.

Do I need some sort of special tool for doing this?

I suspect this is a pretty easy question for you guys to answer and I would be thankful if you took the time for it

Cheers Tor

pete-p · 11-21-2005, 06:54 AM

Hi, I'm not too sure, but it sounds like it could be a locking wheel nut there. Are there any holes or slots in the the round one as you look at it straight on. You would neet a special key if thats the case.

Hope it helps.

Pete.

Tor · 11-21-2005, 08:18 AM

Yeah. There are some slots. Its pretty much obvious that I need a special tool for this and it sucks that it didnt come with the car as I got it second hand. I might have to take it to a workshop to change the tyres this time

thanks pete

Biodiesel Bennett · 11-23-2005, 08:06 PM

If you can find a friendly workshop, they'll be able to drill out the locking nut for you I think. Can you get hold of the previous owner?
Cheers,
Tom

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11-20-2005, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tor Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2 Gallery: (0)	Hey all. I tried to change tyres on my audi 80 1992 2.0 today but sadly I didnt get very far... As I was loosening the bolts on the first tyre I realized that my tool only fits 3 out of 4 bolts. The first three bolts are hexagonal, but the fourth is round. It is like this on all the tyres. Do I need some sort of special tool for doing this? I suspect this is a pretty easy question for you guys to answer and I would be thankful if you took the time for it Cheers Tor

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11-21-2005, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
pete-p Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 39 Gallery: (0)	Hi, I'm not too sure, but it sounds like it could be a locking wheel nut there. Are there any holes or slots in the the round one as you look at it straight on. You would neet a special key if thats the case. Hope it helps. Pete.

11-21-2005, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tor Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2 Gallery: (0)	Yeah. There are some slots. Its pretty much obvious that I need a special tool for this and it sucks that it didnt come with the car as I got it second hand. I might have to take it to a workshop to change the tyres this time thanks pete

11-23-2005, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Biodiesel Bennett Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 39 Gallery: (0)	If you can find a friendly workshop, they'll be able to drill out the locking nut for you I think. Can you get hold of the previous owner? Cheers, Tom

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