Thread: New to D2's Wheel nut cover removal

Is this for the lock nut? I think a lot just replace the lock nut with a regular wheel nut. D2 wheels don't really fit anything other than a P38 Range Rover, and with wheels worth about $50 they don't really get stolen.

For the normal wheel nuts, you don't need to pull the covers.

Yep, the covers stay on.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Is this for the lock nut? I think a lot just replace the lock nut with a regular wheel nut. D2 wheels don't really fit anything other than a P38 Range Rover, and with wheels worth about $50 they don't really get stolen.

For the normal wheel nuts, you don't need to pull the covers.

I should have said locknut, Tried multigrip pliers. Good thinking about a normal nut. Might just destroy the cover anyway.

Yes, just smash it off and then get a regular nut.

And check your spare. I ditched my locking nuts so had no use for the locking nut removal tool so ditched it as well.

Then one day got a flat, only to find the spare, which had a cover, also had a lock nut and I had no tool.

Get a bigger socket, like this (or a 28)
Laser Tools 8227 Double Ended Damaged Wheel Nut Socket 27 x 27.5mm

Open them and throw away the caps or nuts also and get stainless nuts.

Originally Posted by d2dave

And check your spare. I ditched my locking nuts so had no use for the locking nut removal tool so ditched it as well.

Then one day got a flat, only to find the spare, which had a cover, also had a lock nut and I had no tool.

Thanks mate! You could have suggested this twelve months ago.

Originally Posted by Dervish.

Get a bigger socket, like this (or a 28)
Laser Tools 8227 Double Ended Damaged Wheel Nut Socket 27 x 27.5mm

What a brilliant idea. I have been using use a single hex 28 mm socket.

Might have to get the 27.5 one now that I know about it.