Slight Wheel Bearing Problem

[EmpireD]

Let me start with saying this:
Though this is my first post Ive done quiet a bit of searching before I even joined.
With that being said, I changed my front driver side wheel bearing last week and despite a couple problems everything went smoothly until I put the nut back on and when I went to bend the tab back down the tab broke. I haven't been able find a nut with the tab. All of the usual websites I use for parts only have the tab-less nuts and the rear lock plates.
I honestly hate making a whole thread about me trying to find a nut but im really at a loss and with the bimmer being my only car Im not thrilled about the chance of my wheel flying off.

[jlevie]

When replacing a front wheel bearing you use a new nut and form the tab into the notch in the stub axle. My favorite tool is a slitting chisel that just a touch narrower than the notch. But acceptable results can be obtained with a large screwdriver.

[TobyB]

...and if you have to drive it like that for a day or 2, chances are it's not going to fly off...

t

[unevolved]

...and if you have to drive it like that for a day or 2, chances are it's not going to fly off...

t

Yeah, exactly. As long as you torqued the fuck out of it, you'll be fine. If it does come loose, you'll get some nasty vibrations long before you'll lose a wheel in a violent fashion.