Lorry hubcaps?

[dressage_diva]

In comp riders, as I figure more of you have lorries!

I need to undo the screws on my lorry hubcaps. They appear to be hexagon interal tamper proof screws according to google:
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgu...d9_UKbwGIOwhAf_rYCICg&ved=0CC8Q9QEwAA&dur=815

How do I remove them? What kind of tool do I need to go and buy from B&Q?! Thanks so much!

 

[EventingMum]

I think it depends on the screws / nuts. Ours uses a tool like this:

http://www.cb-shack.co.uk/product_i...diver-p-912?osCsid=qrec5f6pkrtpiae038pd4jedi5

but I've also seen these:

http://www.truckstuff.co.uk/products/nut-cap-pliers

 

[dressage_diva]

I think it depends on the screws / nuts. Ours uses a tool like this:

http://www.cb-shack.co.uk/product_i...diver-p-912?osCsid=qrec5f6pkrtpiae038pd4jedi5[/QUOTE}
Hmm, not sure they're the right shape. The screws are hexagonal with a bit in the middle, so I think I need a hollow tool that's hexagonal shape.

[QUTOE]
http://www.truckstuff.co.uk/products/nut-cap-pliers

Sadly that's definitely not the right shape - my hubcabs are screwed on and when tight they fit flush with the hubcap, rather than being the sort of ones that stick up and out, which I think those pliers are for.

 

[dressage_diva]

These look like my hubcaps screws:
http://www.cb-shack.co.uk/product_i...crews-p-913?osCsid=qrec5f6pkrtpiae038pd4jedi5

 

[Ferdinase514]

Go Halfords they sell special little ate of tools for the tamper proof nuts. I have a set (useless since I have lost all but 1 of my wheel trims.....)

 

[Ferdinase514]

*set not ate. Grrrr iPhone

 

[dressage_diva]

Go Halfords they sell special little ate of tools for the tamper proof nuts. I have a set (useless since I have lost all but 1 of my wheel trims.....)

Am happy to try Halfords, just wanted to know what it was I should be looking/asking for! Do I just ask for a tamper proof nuts tool set then?

 

[Ferdinase514]

Yes that should do it! Are you going today otherwise I can send you a pic of mine later?

 

[dressage_diva]

Yes that should do it! Are you going today otherwise I can send you a pic of mine later?

Was hoping to go later today, so don't worry about the picture, but thanks for your help

 

[Ferdinase514]

The come in a pack like this but the end is star shaped to fit the screw

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=530637&categoryId=165572&langId=-1

 

[Ferdinase514]

In fact here they are:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=232437&categoryId=165572&langId=-1

 

[dressage_diva]

The come in a pack like this but the end is star shaped to fit the screw

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=530637&categoryId=165572&langId=-1

Brilliant! My local store has them in stock too! Thanks so much for your help!

 

[Ferdinase514]

That's ok....am sitting in Kwik Fit waiting for lease company to decide which tyres I'm "allowed" on my car....so have time to kill