re: YAOTMT - help with getting a keyed lug off a tire

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The key from Oreilly's didn't quite fit... the pattern appeared to match well, but it wouldn't seat on the lug on the car

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hmmm, maybe a bit of grinding it where its needed would do the trick

if its close, if you can tell where its binding, then most likely just grinding it down where it doesnt fit, would do the trick if its close. after all, you dont need the key anymore after you get them off.

also, tighten up all the other lugs, if the others are lose then it makes the locking lug still left, get even tighter, and that makes it harder to remove.

also, if you know any small fix a flat places, they will often have some of those keys laying around for when people lose their locking lug key. its worth a phone call to ask around