wheel locks, theft proof?
06-12-03, 10:16 AM
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wheel locks, theft proof?
ok, recently i had an issue with my wheels. i guess someone REALLY liked them (LOL). Well I'm having a 2nd alarm installed with 2 way paging and motion sensors for the car and a huge motion spot light outside the house until i get back into a garage.
I'm looking at these locks for my SSR GT3 wheels. They fit pefectly in the lug nut hole of the wheel and there is no gap for an oversized socket. The outside spins and the key fits inbetween. I may use this with 4 other different sets.
Do you think these are theft proof? How about some opinions.
I'm looking at these locks for my SSR GT3 wheels. They fit pefectly in the lug nut hole of the wheel and there is no gap for an oversized socket. The outside spins and the key fits inbetween. I may use this with 4 other different sets.
Do you think these are theft proof? How about some opinions.
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12-08-03, 03:45 PM
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If only one lock is used per wheel, A person can remove the four lugs and gab the wheel and pull fast on the tire and wheel bent and snap off the locked stud..........
12-08-03, 04:26 PM
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I already got 1 set of locks, but I want at least another set from a different brand...just to make it a bit harder for them thieves.
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12-08-03, 06:21 PM
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Originally posted by PHML
I already got 1 set of locks, but I want at least another set from a different brand...just to make it a bit harder for them thieves.
I already got 1 set of locks, but I want at least another set from a different brand...just to make it a bit harder for them thieves.
12-08-03, 08:23 PM
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TTurboPimp: I agree - 1 set is not enough.
LexKost - I didn't know you could pull off a lug...
My suggestion is to go with 3 sets, 12 total. A set of Lexus Locks, Gorilla Lug Locks and Another Brand. Keep them all in different places. Two in the trunk, one in the house or backpack, or wherever. When theives pop off that cap and see 3 out of 5 different locks, they're gonna say Forget it....for now anyway! If your car is stolen, there will only be 2 sets of lug keys in the car. So when Lo-JAcks kicks in and the cops finds your car, it will still have rims. A little damaged but still on the car
LexKost - I didn't know you could pull off a lug...
My suggestion is to go with 3 sets, 12 total. A set of Lexus Locks, Gorilla Lug Locks and Another Brand. Keep them all in different places. Two in the trunk, one in the house or backpack, or wherever. When theives pop off that cap and see 3 out of 5 different locks, they're gonna say Forget it....for now anyway! If your car is stolen, there will only be 2 sets of lug keys in the car. So when Lo-JAcks kicks in and the cops finds your car, it will still have rims. A little damaged but still on the car
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12-08-03, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by Darius2004
TTurboPimp: I agree - 1 set is not enough.
LexKost - I didn't know you could pull off a lug...
My suggestion is to go with 3 sets, 12 total. A set of Lexus Locks, Gorilla Lug Locks and Another Brand. Keep them all in different places. Two in the trunk, one in the house or backpack, or wherever. When theives pop off that cap and see 3 out of 5 different locks, they're gonna say Forget it....for now anyway! If your car is stolen, there will only be 2 sets of lug keys in the car. So when Lo-JAcks kicks in and the cops finds your car, it will still have rims. A little damaged but still on the car
TTurboPimp: I agree - 1 set is not enough.
LexKost - I didn't know you could pull off a lug...
My suggestion is to go with 3 sets, 12 total. A set of Lexus Locks, Gorilla Lug Locks and Another Brand. Keep them all in different places. Two in the trunk, one in the house or backpack, or wherever. When theives pop off that cap and see 3 out of 5 different locks, they're gonna say Forget it....for now anyway! If your car is stolen, there will only be 2 sets of lug keys in the car. So when Lo-JAcks kicks in and the cops finds your car, it will still have rims. A little damaged but still on the car
12-08-03, 08:42 PM
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Originally posted by TTurboPimp
I have a set of those locks on my wheels also, they seem to be a pretty hard lock to get past. All five lugs on my wheels are locks, two different kinds. If someone wants these shoes, they gotta earn it!!
I have a set of those locks on my wheels also, they seem to be a pretty hard lock to get past. All five lugs on my wheels are locks, two different kinds. If someone wants these shoes, they gotta earn it!!
j/k good idea, I have never seen this type of lock! i can say this now since I took my wheels off on Friday, I was riding around with my Dronells on the 400 with NO LOCKs LOL. I'm a risk taker!!
P.S. When i put them back on I will use 2 sets of LOCKS!!
12-08-03, 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by Lexkost
Never put lug keys in trunk!!!! There are better hiding places, the trunk is first place they look.
Never put lug keys in trunk!!!! There are better hiding places, the trunk is first place they look.
Of course airport visits will be VERY interesting to say the least!
12-08-03, 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by DGOT20s
....I can say this now since I took my wheels off on Friday, I was riding around with my Dronells on the 400 with NO LOCKs LOL. I'm a risk taker!!
....I can say this now since I took my wheels off on Friday, I was riding around with my Dronells on the 400 with NO LOCKs LOL. I'm a risk taker!!
Lexkost - Thanks!
12-08-03, 09:01 PM
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Originally posted by Darius2004
Yeah, I'll say!! That's like frying chicken butt naked!! Your just begging to get BURNED... lol....
Yeah, I'll say!! That's like frying chicken butt naked!! Your just begging to get BURNED... lol....
Thats funny man, I only had the wheels on for about 2weeks so I say what the heck, I'm a REBEL!!! (insert bad boyz theme music here
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12-08-03, 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by DGOT20s
i'm gonna have the Dr install a stashbox in my HEAD to hide mine!! Let me see the theives find it THERE!!
Of course airport visits will be VERY interesting to say the least!
i'm gonna have the Dr install a stashbox in my HEAD to hide mine!! Let me see the theives find it THERE!!
Of course airport visits will be VERY interesting to say the least!