STOLEN RIMS 2014 IS 250 F Sport
06-22-14, 09:51 AM
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Regarding Lexus-supplied wheel locks, the dealership where I conduct business lost the key to the OEM wheel locks on my '08 IS-F. The dealer was very prompt in replacing the key. The service advisor came out with a box containing may 15 to 20 keys. He selected one at random until he found one that fit my locks and gave it to me.
My point is that OEM Lexus locks have a very limited number of "combinations" and any thief worth his salt probably has one of each of them. Lexus locks are not that safe and you need to try an aftermarket solution.
My point is that OEM Lexus locks have a very limited number of "combinations" and any thief worth his salt probably has one of each of them. Lexus locks are not that safe and you need to try an aftermarket solution.
06-22-14, 01:21 PM
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Regarding Lexus-supplied wheel locks, the dealership where I conduct business lost the key to the OEM wheel locks on my '08 IS-F. The dealer was very prompt in replacing the key. The service advisor came out with a box containing may 15 to 20 keys. He selected one at random until he found one that fit my locks and gave it to me.
My point is that OEM Lexus locks have a very limited number of "combinations" and any thief worth his salt probably has one of each of them. Lexus locks are not that safe and you need to try an aftermarket solution.
My point is that OEM Lexus locks have a very limited number of "combinations" and any thief worth his salt probably has one of each of them. Lexus locks are not that safe and you need to try an aftermarket solution.
With the gorilla locks this can't be done since there's a sleeve that covers the lug nut. So they'd have to find another way to get them off. Not impossible but it would probably take longer.
06-23-14, 07:22 AM
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if you want the gorilla guards, the wheel lock with the spinning sleeve. I think the correct Gorilla part number is 63631. The Acorn one 61631 I don't think is correct.
06-23-14, 09:11 AM
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Where do you get these Gorilla wheel locks? Doesn't seem like you can order them on their website. Amazon??
07-01-14, 04:52 PM
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What's he difference between Gorilla and Mcguard? Which one has better quality?
07-01-14, 06:13 PM
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What's he difference between Gorilla and Mcguard? Which one has better quality?
Amazon.com: McGard 24157 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4: Automotive
Amazon.com: McGard 24157 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4: Automotive
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Stole RIMS IS 350 SPORT
I was wondering if you recieved any leads on who might have stolen your tires? I had the same thing happen to me this morning. We have some of the footage on camera!
05-19-15, 10:07 AM
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Damn, that really sucks 
. So sorry that you have to deal with this. I can feel your pain. Years ago when I was living in the SF Bay Area I woke up to my old Mustang sitting on a few milk crates, so I know exactly how you feel. You'll get your baby fixed up soon enough, and the scum bags who did this will eventually get theirs one way or the other...
. So sorry that you have to deal with this. I can feel your pain. Years ago when I was living in the SF Bay Area I woke up to my old Mustang sitting on a few milk crates, so I know exactly how you feel. You'll get your baby fixed up soon enough, and the scum bags who did this will eventually get theirs one way or the other...
