Is it possible to drill out a wheel stud?

svtfast · 01-15-2013, 02:32 PM

I have locking studs and I lost the key somewhere in my house. My lock studs look like this:

Is it possible to use cobalt drill bits drill it out? Small hole first, then bigger hole, then bigger hole, then tap.

If its doable, what is the thread and pitch of the wheel studs?

Thanks.

David1 · 01-15-2013, 03:18 PM

Pound a socket it on it and remove as a normal bolt. Wheel locks are pointless.

shauns · 01-15-2013, 03:59 PM

As above .......use a socket you don't care about though.

e92oholic · 01-15-2013, 04:05 PM

Sockets do not work on those, it has a spinning collar on it. We had to drill it,even with brand new mac cobalt bits it really didnt drill much. Ended up having to use the air hammer. It got messy, really messy. Do yourself a favor, take it to the dealer if you cant find the key code, they have a master set and can get it off for you.

So to sum it up, drilling wont work either will Pounding on a socket.

svtfast · 01-15-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by e92oholic

Sockets do not work on those, it has a spinning collar on it. We had to drill it,even with brand new mac cobalt bits it really didnt drill much. Ended up having to use the air hammer. It got messy, really messy. Do yourself a favor, take it to the dealer if you cant find the key code, they have a master set and can get it off for you.

So to sum it up, drilling wont work either will Pounding on a socket.

Dealer used a master set but none of them fit correctly.

Running out of ideas.

David1 · 01-15-2013, 05:29 PM

cutting torch, then purchase new rim.

e92oholic · 01-15-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtfast

Dealer used a master set but none of them fit correctly.

Running out of ideas.

Air chisel and a flat bit. Blow it to pieces

slupie · 01-15-2013, 10:39 PM

Option 1 - Figure out who made it and order new key lock.

Option 2 - Weld a bolt to the center of lock and remove.

franciscoapg · 01-16-2013, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slupie

Option 1 - Figure out who made it and order new key lock.

Option 2 - Weld a bolt to the center of lock and remove.

As long as you get a solid weld on it, this should work. Just make sure it's solid because those things are torqued down tiiiiiiight!

hugus311 · 01-16-2013, 09:25 AM

dealer should be able to order it for about 25 bucks but your going to need The eight digit code number on the adapter code card or
the three digit number that is stamped on the adapter of
the master key set because there are 20 different variations of coded keys. Also some service dept lose some adapters along the way so they no longer have a full set. Did the dealer you went to have all twenty?

hugus311 · 01-16-2013, 09:40 AM

http://bmw-life.net/docs/bmw_wheel-bolt-locks.pdf

DUI Elite · 01-16-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slupie

Option 1 - Figure out who made it and order new key lock.

Option 2 - Weld a bolt to the center of lock and remove.

this is what I would do.

melenkae90 · 01-16-2013, 12:33 PM

Ya I have welded a bolt on before and got it off. Use a tig welder then there will be no spatter to damage rim!

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svtfast Captain 9 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	Is it possible to drill out a wheel stud? I have locking studs and I lost the key somewhere in my house. My lock studs look like this: Is it possible to use cobalt drill bits drill it out? Small hole first, then bigger hole, then bigger hole, then tap. If its doable, what is the thread and pitch of the wheel studs? Thanks. Last edited by svtfast; 01-15-2013 at 02:38 PM.
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David1 Brigadier General 449 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Pound a socket it on it and remove as a normal bolt. Wheel locks are pointless. __________________ 2017 M2 Alpine White\|Black with Blue Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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shauns New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 320d m sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: united kingdom iTrader: (0)	As above .......use a socket you don't care about though.
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e92oholic Banned 43 Rep 852 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW GP Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (6)	Sockets do not work on those, it has a spinning collar on it. We had to drill it,even with brand new mac cobalt bits it really didnt drill much. Ended up having to use the air hammer. It got messy, really messy. Do yourself a favor, take it to the dealer if you cant find the key code, they have a master set and can get it off for you. So to sum it up, drilling wont work either will Pounding on a socket.
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David1 Brigadier General 449 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	cutting torch, then purchase new rim. __________________ 2017 M2 Alpine White\|Black with Blue Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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slupie First Lieutenant 30 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 07 328iT, Montego Blau Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL iTrader: (1)	Option 1 - Figure out who made it and order new key lock. Option 2 - Weld a bolt to the center of lock and remove.
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hugus311 Titanium silver + Sport + Premium 26 Rep 658 Posts Drives: 2006 330i (E90) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: west covina 626 iTrader: (6)	dealer should be able to order it for about 25 bucks but your going to need The eight digit code number on the adapter code card or the three digit number that is stamped on the adapter of the master key set because there are 20 different variations of coded keys. Also some service dept lose some adapters along the way so they no longer have a full set. Did the dealer you went to have all twenty? Last edited by hugus311; 01-16-2013 at 09:55 AM.
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melenkae90 Private First Class 6 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: YEG iTrader: (0)	Ya I have welded a bolt on before and got it off. Use a tig welder then there will be no spatter to damage rim!
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