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Old Mar 6, 2025 | 08:54 AM
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where to buy lug nut spline key
had some 3rd party wheels removed yesterday once I realized that the OEM studs were in my possession after a purchase of the wheels from tire rack. the studs have a strange pattern on them and the garage that did the swap had the 'lug nut spline key' that works for the OEM wheels. the mechanic told me I could buy my own on amazon. the question is, is there a specific mercedes spline key [thats what he calls it] the the 2021 GLE 450 needs or would it be as simple as buying this:

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and more importantly where would the original that came with my GLE be in the first place? there was no spare tire.

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You are looking for a "Flower" pattern socket, not "spline."
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It's a 17mm socket.
This This
is the one I purchased, but many of them now have the non-marring poly sleeve.


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why oh why does MB have to complicate the simplest of things - HEX Lug bolts.

no they have to make it something weird.
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Originally Posted by ygmn
why oh why does MB have to complicate the simplest of things - HEX Lug bolts.

no they have to make it something weird.
They are German, over engineered is the name of the game. That said, I find the flower pattern pretty nice looking, all roses.
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Originally Posted by ygmn
why oh why does MB have to complicate the simplest of things - HEX Lug bolts.

no they have to make it something weird.
Good question. Probably appearance.
If your trim package has black lug bolts, they are the standard hex head.
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