On Mon, 30 May 2005 18:01:16 -0500, the inscrutable "Dan"
spake:

Here is a close up photo of a locked stud and an unlocked one:
http://www.oz.net/~dans/lock.jpg

I have basic metalworking gear at my disposal, files, dremel, drills,
c-clamps, etc. but nothing major such as oxy-acetylene or other welding
gear. Is this something that a local tire shop could handle for me? It
can't be too unusual of a situation....

Got a die grinder and a 3" cutoff wheel to fit it? Grind a groove
in the top surface of the inner lock piece and use a bigass honkin'
screwdriver on the bastid.

Otherwise, find a wheel/tire place who has a matching key and order a
replacement from them.


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