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greenhorn male · 05-10-2004, 08:03 PM

What do you guys use or recommend for wheel locks in order not to get your rims and tires stolen? Brand name and type of locks is helpful. I've used some a long time ago and the key was real awkward to use and stopped using them.

Jeepster376 · 05-10-2004, 10:21 PM

Last time I used wheel locks, they stole my whole truck. The truck was recovered a week later minus the wheels of course.

Longhorn Man · 05-10-2004, 10:36 PM

I saw a set hat used a real deep 3/4 inch diameter or so allen keys...all the lugs were like that, it was on an import. Came with it's own lug wrench and all. Pretty cool.
All the others were of the type you descrobe.

greenhorn male · 05-11-2004, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepster376

Last time I used wheel locks, they stole my whole truck. The truck was recovered a week later minus the wheels of course.

LOL, Sorry don't mean to laugh about it, but I guess the moral of this story is: Don't put nice, expensive wheels on your vehicle if you don't want your vehicle stolen.

I guess I'm just going to have to surf the web and auto parts store to see if there is something better than the lock with the clover shaped groove in it and black matching key.

Thanks Jeepster, Longhorn!

greenhorn male · 05-11-2004, 01:07 AM

Has anyone used this-type McGard lock before? It looks better than the old style mcGard I was referring to earlier without the sleeve on the key.

greenhorn male · 05-11-2004, 01:11 AM

This is the key type I used to have and didn't care for them at all.

Lippyp · 05-11-2004, 03:55 AM

Those look very similar to the factory ones fitted to my wifes '01 Cherokee/liberty. Had to change a wheel a while ago, no problem once I'd found the key!

Longhorn Man · 05-11-2004, 06:07 AM

That style you posted is like what is factory on my 89 Town Car...it is better than the old style, but still a bit of a PITA. I didn't realize they had them out aftermarket yet.
They hold up pretty good... I put my impactw wrench on that key more than once.

Maximum Overdrive · 05-11-2004, 05:54 PM

I use Gorilla locks on my truck. Can't help you on the model though bought them and put them on over 12 years ago. Havent had a problem with them though and they seem to work pretty well so far.

05-10-2004, 08:03 PM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	wheel locks??? What do you guys use or recommend for wheel locks in order not to get your rims and tires stolen? Brand name and type of locks is helpful. I've used some a long time ago and the key was real awkward to use and stopped using them. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

05-10-2004, 10:21 PM	#2
Jeepster376 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 269	Last time I used wheel locks, they stole my whole truck. The truck was recovered a week later minus the wheels of course. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 4x4 SWB

05-11-2004, 01:07 AM	#5
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Has anyone used this-type McGard lock before? It looks better than the old style mcGard I was referring to earlier without the sleeve on the key. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

05-11-2004, 03:55 AM	#7
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Those look very similar to the factory ones fitted to my wifes '01 Cherokee/liberty. Had to change a wheel a while ago, no problem once I'd found the key! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-11-2004, 05:54 PM	#9
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	I use Gorilla locks on my truck. Can't help you on the model though bought them and put them on over 12 years ago. Havent had a problem with them though and they seem to work pretty well so far. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

05-10-2004, 10:36 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I saw a set hat used a real deep 3/4 inch diameter or so allen keys...all the lugs were like that, it was on an import. Came with it's own lug wrench and all. Pretty cool. All the others were of the type you descrobe.

05-11-2004, 01:11 AM	#6
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	This is the key type I used to have and didn't care for them at all.

05-11-2004, 06:07 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That style you posted is like what is factory on my 89 Town Car...it is better than the old style, but still a bit of a PITA. I didn't realize they had them out aftermarket yet. They hold up pretty good... I put my impactw wrench on that key more than once.



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