How to remove a lock on spare tire HELP!!!

[Planohummer]

get a 1/2" drive 12pt socket. i think about 24 mm should be just shy of fitting. beat it on with a hammer then ratchet off. put socket in vise and hammer lug nut out of socket with punch/large bolt.

[Crash ?]

Somewhere along the way, I've managed to loose mine.. I think it may have been when I had the dealer do a tire rotation and balance back in June.. Was glad I found out about it before needing the spare in the middle of nowhere. Had to latch onto the lock with channel locks and tap 'em with a hammer until it broke loose.. Just trying to turn it with the locks they'd slip off.. The sharp hammer blow would knock 'em off as well, but it'd loosen up just a bit more with each blow. Replaced the lock with a regular lugnut I had in the garage.

[cadillac04]

Thanks guys!!! It was a great help.