r/Cartalk • u/Capable-Temporary-68 • 1d ago

I need help fixing something How screwed am I?

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This is my first time changing my tires (2016 civic) im assuming I put too much force into the wheel lock key that it kinda snapped inside of the nut? I can order a replacement key easily but what do I do about half the key being stuck inside the nut? Thanks.

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u/letigre87 1d ago

Hammer a sacrificial socket on it and then just remove it.

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u/iAmAsword 1d ago

You do realize they make special sockets that are reverse threaded internally for just this.

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u/letigre87 1d ago

Or I open my mystery box of misfit sockets and smack that sum bitch on there.