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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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Looks like they are still in demand by thieves.

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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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I'm guessing someone took some wheels from you???
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 06:47 PM
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Is your LS sitting on blocks did they take your steering wheel, did you have a cheese wheel in the trunk that was absconded with please more details
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 08:06 PM
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I have a set of stock 17’s I need to get rid of. Just an option, has Douglas tires with 7/32’s already mounted and balanced.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:00 AM
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:20 AM
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Luckily its not mine but my neighbors.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:34 AM
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That's crazy. What wheels? Aftermarket or OEM? Size?
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:36 AM
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They always kept the car outside but were the factory sport wheels.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 11:11 AM
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That sucks! The 5 spoke 18's are very desirable in OEM/Toyota when in good shape.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 12:06 PM
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Thats so B.S. man no one has respect for personal property anymore so many lowlifes in the world today who would rather steal than get a real job....sorry for the rant.

Have your neighbor scan online and apps like let go for the rims or ebay generally most thieves are not that intelligent and list stuff soon as they steal it.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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I once asked a thief why do you guys leave cars on blocks, are you being nice? He said gtfoh it's easy and fast, don't care at all about the vehicle. I figure why not leave a car sitting on the rotors, but once again I was naive.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 04:27 PM
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That's so lame.
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That's rat****e. I'm shocked I still have my 20s in the area that I live in
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 06:18 AM
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Wonder if it had any wheel locks.. Not that that would slow some down..
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 07:03 AM
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I'm amazed my wheel lock key was given to me when I bought the car in '16. It dawned on me to call to ask if they had them, and if not, no biggie just remove them for me (noticed them on the test drive). My mom lost hers and it cost her like $200 at the Acura dealership to remove them, and replace with regular lug nuts. If I had the choice, I would never have a car with wheel locks, they do not deter thieves and simply cause headaches for normal people...(p.s. I was curious so I did watch how they are removed without the key on YouTube)
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