Q: Cannot remove the wheel from the car.

asked by on February 02, 2017

My car has locking wheel nuts. I could not remove one due to the tyre place putting them on too tight and ruining the pattern. As I could not remove the nut with the key. I tried using an oversized socket. However, the locking nut has rotating collar so the socket just spins.

I now cannot remove the socket as it is now stuck on the collar and I cannot remove it.

How would I remove this?

Kindest regards,

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