Lubejobs42 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 I LOVE my Aventador. By far my favorite car ever. Until today i did not have one single thing to biotch about regarding the car. I Just purchased a set of Pirelli Corsa tires. When we went to remove the wheels to mount the new tires we could not find the key for the special lugs. After ripping the car apart i called Lambo to find out the key (tool) is located, i found out it does not come with the car and needs to be purchased separately. Good thing i didn't get a blow out or leaky tire on the road. How could they not give you a lug key to remove a wheel?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_Brit Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Same with all new Lambo's bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockmark Report post Posted November 16, 2012 great way to get you to buy tires at the dealership Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtricky Report post Posted November 16, 2012 lol thats pretty insane. imagine you were 10+ hours from a lambo dealer and you have a blown out tire. ridiculous that they would not give you a key just to force you to purchase tires at the dealer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeshan66 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 that's utter bullshit i'm pissed just reading that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts640 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 And to make you feel better, barebones VWs come with the key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted November 16, 2012 What the holy hell!?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted November 16, 2012 you would think the dealer would have the decency to at least tell you about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilligan740 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Dick move. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksmth936 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 LOL wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Report post Posted November 16, 2012 All Lambo's since 2009 that have Torx lugs did not have a wrench in the car, found out the hard way when I got my new rims on my 2009 Murci. On top of that forget going to your local auto parts to find one, the only usually handle up to a T60. And you need a T80 for the wheels, not for sure that is the same on the Aventador though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted November 16, 2012 That is bullshit! You would think the dealer would have their snap-on guy leave a box of 20 and just give them away with every care sale. Lord knows the lambo version probably cost $350 for a $25 (REALLY NICE) socket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgt Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Yep, thats right TORX 80! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Aaaaand no other tire place had a way to get the wheels off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Ok let me try to rationalize on behalf of Lambo There is no spare so having a key when you have a flat won't really help you that much, it will always be a tow or roadside assistance. I assume most tyre places would have the key required to remove wheels. If you can afford a Lambo you should have your own pit crew. They gave you a pair of white leather gloves so you can put them on and look like you know what you are doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Wow, that just does not make sense! What happened to the good ole days when you buy a Ferrari or Lambo and they have the nice leather tool kits with all the required tools needed, even gloves to keep your hands clean in case of a breakdown. It saddens me to see such a lack of thought. Next thing you know they will start charging you for the tow loop for the front of the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventador22 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 No wheel key for a $400K car? Thats cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted November 17, 2012 Charlie, they still have them but for some reason the key for the wheels isn't supplied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted November 17, 2012 This is rather coincidental: I was at my local Lambo dealer yesterday and in their showroom's display case hold a rectangular box (about half the size of a shoe box). In it contains a digital tire pressure gauge complete with Lambo shield (of course), a bottle of "Lamborghini" leather cleaner and last but not least, a torx key. About USD250.- (likely costs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falken Report post Posted November 17, 2012 Thats BS on Lambo's part. but good to know. is it truly unique to Lambo's lugs or is it a key that most tire shops would have laying in a bin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted November 17, 2012 is it truly unique to Lambo's lugs or is it a key that most tire shops would have laying in a bin? ^IMO, Snap-on makes the best one and it's A LOT less expensive even by Snap-on standards and it fits perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamboCharlotte Report post Posted November 20, 2012 We include the appropriate torx socket with a new car sale, either a T80 or T70, so owner's aren't left in a predicament. Keep in mind the Aventador comes with a tire repair kit which includes a compressor and bottle of "fix-a-flat". The torx keys are available separate for purchase from any authorized dealer's parts dept., they run about $40/piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted November 20, 2012 Sorry to hear about your issue, and thank you for the heads up. I ordered it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefflambo Report post Posted November 22, 2012 This is rather coincidental: I was at my local Lambo dealer yesterday and in their showroom's display case hold a rectangular box (about half the size of a shoe box). In it contains a digital tire pressure gauge complete with Lambo shield (of course), a bottle of "Lamborghini" leather cleaner and last but not least, a torx key. About USD250.- (likely costs At Lamborghini Newport Beach this kit comes in all our new cars from a 550 to the Aventador. Even before this kit was out we would put the torx key in the tool kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted November 22, 2012 At Lamborghini Newport Beach this kit comes in all our new cars from a 550 to the Aventador. Even before this kit was out we would put the torx key in the tool kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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