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Old 01-02-24, 06:35 PM
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Can someone with the BBS wheels open their trunk and snap a pic of the tool that's supposed to be here? Is it a wheel lock or just a standard Allen head?


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Here's what mine looks like.





Do you have the actual wheel locks? i.e., does one of your lug bolts look like the one in the below photo?


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Originally Posted by arentz07
Here's what mine looks like.



Do you have the actual wheel locks? i.e., does one of your lug bolts look like the one in the below photo?
No none of mine have the actual locks. But I was curious if there's supposed to be an Allen head driver/socket that's supposed to be there.
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Originally Posted by flaguy
No none of mine have the actual locks. But I was curious if there's supposed to be an Allen head driver/socket that's supposed to be there.
No, there would be a separate tire iron/lug wrench for removing the lug bolts if that's what you're asking? The wheel lock works in conjunction with that.

If you don't have wheel locks, I am curious what that... thing is.

edit: Side note, my camera is looking blurry. Ew. I probably need to clean it.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
No, there would be a separate tire iron/lug wrench for removing the lug bolts if that's what you're asking? The wheel lock works in conjunction with that.

If you don't have wheel locks, I am curious what that... thing is.

edit: Side note, my camera is looking blurry. Ew. I probably need to clean it.
Ok, just got my car back from PPF/ceramic and they had the wheels off to do the calipers, wheel face, and barrel.. Wondered if they left the tool out.

Would still appreciate a pic from anyone with BBS tho just to be 100% certain.
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Originally Posted by flaguy
Ok, just got my car back from PPF/ceramic and they had the wheels off to do the calipers, wheel face, and barrel.. Wondered if they left the tool out.

Would still appreciate a pic from anyone with BBS tho just to be 100% certain.
... I have the BBS wheels.



FWIW, I had wheel locks on my IS 350, and it had the same tool as my IS 500 in the trunk.

edit: Sorry, I misunderstood. You want to see if anyone with BBS wheels and no wheel locks has something in their trunk similar to yours. Too late at night for me last night, apparently...

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The BBS wheels don't automatically come with wheel locks so that space is usually empty. I bought my own wheel locks and put the lug key there. Is that what you're asking?
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Yea, it's the dealer option. If the dealer included the key lock option, you will have it. My car didn't come with the lock key. That space is empty for me.
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What's the yellow highlighter cap thing for?
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Originally Posted by Benibiker1558
The BBS wheels don't automatically come with wheel locks so that space is usually empty. I bought my own wheel locks and put the lug key there. Is that what you're asking?
Yes, precisely, thank you.
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Originally Posted by KennyFSU
What's the yellow highlighter cap thing for?
It's a hub bolt socket... it's to help you remove/install the lug bolts without getting your fingers dirty once loosened .
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