wheel lock thread

[eric_edge]

couldnt find one so thought i'd make one up :biggrin:

are they worthwhile? i've heard they can be easy to get passed...

is there a range in quality between brands (i.e. in effectiveness) or are they all kind of the same? who's most reputable?

what are you running?

[eric_edge]

also, what are our dimensions?

[Lil Abner]

I got these to go with my MR2 alloys, but they won't work with OEM steelies:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00280BGDK

[mazilla]

Slightly oversized socket hammered onto the lug nut, that's how they are most often defeated.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Wheel locks take an extra 30 seconds to a minute for a thief. Not really worth it.

[thepartsmancometh]

plus they are a PITA from a service perspective. any idea how many times people forget the key, or lose it? not worth it imo

[eric_edge]

sooo...no? not at all? i work in a pretty ghetto part of town so i figured this would at least keep the dumb bored kids off my ass :iono:

it's just funny cause when you hit up amazon for "wheel locks" there's a bunch of wheel lock removal kits that pop up too :tongue:

[eric_edge]

also....sooooo 12mm x 1.5mm???? :confused:

[yaris2010RS]

12 X 1.25 i believe. made that mistake before

[TOUGEghost]

also....sooooo 12mm x 1.5mm???? :confused:

Correct.

I have Rays lugs on my wheels without the locks. They used to be on one of my five lug cars until I lost the socket for the 7-sided lug. I hardly use lock lugs any more since I always lose the key, and it's super irritating when you need two different sockets every time you swap wheels.

[bzinn 1]

most times some kid will steal your Rays lugs knowing they cost a crapload and leave you with nothing but the locking 7 sided one....lol

Wheel locks only are gonna stop those looking for an easy score.....a wheel theif will get around that pretty quick....also are the wheels spendy then it will help...