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Review on Effortless Lug Nut Removal: Astro 7402 Double End Damaged Wheel Lock and Lug Nut Removal Twist Socket Set - 2-Piece by Charles Barney

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Worked but not as intended

When trying to loosen the wheel locks on my 2003 Lexus RX300 I broke three of them which rendered my wheel lock key unusable. I purchased this product after reading about the proper technique for removing a torn wheel lock. I was able to remove the broken wheel locks, but destroyed the tool in the process. At first I used the tool as intended, but the wheel locks on my car are very stiff, so the teeth on the tool ripped off completely. Dejectedly, I scored a section one size smaller than the lock and it helped. I had to fiddle around a bit. When I did this for the third lock, the tool was almost done. If you need this tool reusable, don't take it. If you need to release a lock or two and don't mind fiddling with it, you can make it work. Heck, it's not that expensive. The price is lower than any bike shop.

Pros
  • Made from chromoly steel (chrome molybdenum)
Cons
  • unreliable