Wheel removal issue

Here’s my problem: Want to take off a wheel to send out to get scuffed rim cleaned up before NC comes out of winter storage. Went to remove it today and discovered lug wrench in trunk didn’t fit; not surprising since the car came with aftermarket rims when I got it in August. Went to the tool box for a ratchet and no-go again as socket was too wide to fit around lug nuts. So, what’s my solution? Find a thin-walled socket (NAPA website shows a 21mm) or is there a special tooled designed to fit in slots in lug nuts? Thanks is advance for any advice.

 

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[Bud Wilkinson]

Thanks for the patience. Never had a vehicle with aftermarket wheels, much less a special socket. Rim is now off getting cleaned up. Hope to have back in a few days…

[Joe Wall]

Got a text from Bud…he found the lug key buried in the glovebox…all set!!

[Dave McCaughan]

This is what fits my spline drive lug nuts, can check before leaving the parking lot:

https://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/universal-wheel-lock-key-locking-lug-nuts?filterByKeyWord=dorman-%20autograde%20spline%20key%20adapter&fromString=search&isIgnoreVehicle=false&searchText=Dorman-%20AutoGrade%20Spline%20Key%20Adapter

Autozone: Dorman- AutoGrade Spline Key Adapter $6.49

[Joe Wall]

Those are spline drive lug nuts.  very typical with aftermarket wheels…there should be a special tool/socket in the car somewhere

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