ilshm113

Which is the best aftermaket wheel lock nuts for the 3is f sport wheel?

thank you

AdvanSLF

be careful with aftermarket wheel locks and lug nuts when using them with stock rims. lots of them now come with a disclaimer that the locks and nuts are made with aftermarket rims in mind, not for factory wheels. personally i am not a wheel expert, i don't know what the difference between aftermarket rims and factory rims are and why we can't just use any kind of nut or lock we want. but i am logical (and call me gullible even) enough to believe that if they put a disclaimer out there to not do it (aftermarket lugs with factory rims) then is has to be for a safety reason. why take the chance?

ilshm113

So what should i do for now? there are serveral car got their wheels stolen around my area (

itsjdmyo

i would go with the oem locking lugnuts that Lexus has.

ilshm113

I had the facrtory one.. But worry theft could buy the key at dealer though..

AdvanSLF

anyone can buy a key from a dealer, but typically dealers do not sell master keys which fit any lock. they sell specific ones which they do business with the lock vendor. whether you buy it from the vendor or the dealer below is how it typically works.

most companies use mcgard as the lock vendor. they will request you to take a pic of the lock pattern and send it into mcgard. mcgard will charge to reproduce the lock and they'll send a key lock back to you. so in theory, anyone can buy any lock and steal the wheels off of a car. the catch is you have to ensure the lock pattern is registered under your name and info. i went through this process when my wheel lock broke and had to get replacements (original owner never registered).

your short term solution is to get another set of wheel locks, so two different wheel locks on each wheel. my suggestion though is to not go above 2 because wheel locks are not meant to work as well as regular lug nuts. even if you have two different wheel locks on each wheel, it doesn't eliminate the initial threat, but only slows them down, like information security, having two passwords is not the same as having to different forms of authentication methods (password+security token). your best bet really is to get an upgraded alarm or with a tilt sensor. if you can't afford a new alarm, at least get a tilt sensor to detect imbalances in the car (when they jack up the car to take the wheels off).

mello03

iTrader: (1)

The Gorilla 73631T will fit our cars based on my research. It is the washer type for Toyotas and should fit without any issue at all. I haven't pulled the trigger yet on them but going to soon. Amazon has a set for around 17 bucks.

moose66

Here's more on F Sport wheel theft and locks from another thread.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...0-f-sport.html

ilshm113

how about the Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Gorilla Guard Locks ?

moose66

Locks are great, but nothing is a true safeguard. If thieves want your wheels, they will get them. The locks just slow the process. Hopefully long enough for someone to notice, or for them to give up.

I'd suggest you set a budget and buy the best locks you can buy for the money you allocated. As long as they are the proper type and fit for your wheels, you'll be fine. Unless we have a Gorilla expert member here to give you advice, I'd reach out to the Gorilla folks directly. They should be more than happy to point you in the right direction. Some great advice and assistance on this site. But if you can reach an expert, you should do so.

CobraGSF

iTrader: (2)

i second the use of the gorilla locks. i have that and my OEM wheel locks on. put them on and had my dealer retorque them for me. they said it was fine. and haven't had any problems since. had them on since march.

obturator

If u don't want ur wheels stolen, put ur car on air and slam it to the ground. No jack can fit under it. There would have to be at least five guys to lift your car. If they want ur wheels, they would have to steal your whole car and even that would be difficult.

mello03

iTrader: (1)

The 61631 may "work", but if you look at the design of the factory lug compared to the 73631T, the one I listed has the small shaft that fits into the wheel to center/support the wheel on the wheel stud. Now the acorn style will still center the wheel, but IMO it's not the best solution. The other lugs will aid in centering the wheel on the studs too. The wheels are hub centric so that's your saving grace with the ones you guys posted because the weight is distributed on the hub and not the stud. The 73631T is meant for Toyota vehicles. My wife has a 14 Highlander and it uses the same lug as my car so it should work perfectly. Why not just use what is designed for the vehicle? You guys can use anything you want, but I wouldn't use the 61631 even though the dealer said it should be fine. That style is not meant for our set up and isn't the best option for sure. JMHO.