I had to take it to a shop with a huge breaker bar.
I anyone using wheel locks?
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I use a set I got when I bought my chrome Z06 wheels. Works fine and never had a problem getting the locks off when needed. Got the locks from Xtreme Motorsports.
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For what it's worth, making it take longer to steal is the entire goal of wheel locks...we all know that anything can be stolen if someone wants it bad enough. I personally think they are a good idea.
Another point...if you have very expensive and desireable rims I suggest two locks on each rim. Reason being is that seasoned car thieves or car part thieves remove the four non-locking lugs, then all they do is rock the sheat out of the rim back and forth until they break the last lug with the lock on it (doesn't take long). Now not only are you without rims, you have to replace all your wheel hubs, too.
Just my .02
Another point...if you have very expensive and desireable rims I suggest two locks on each rim. Reason being is that seasoned car thieves or car part thieves remove the four non-locking lugs, then all they do is rock the sheat out of the rim back and forth until they break the last lug with the lock on it (doesn't take long). Now not only are you without rims, you have to replace all your wheel hubs, too.
Just my .02
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I don't have wheel locks for my ccw's. I have a feeling if some theif is out "shopping" he is going to steal a lot more than just the wheels..... 
EDIT: What does everyone think about this idea:
When having new tires put on your wheels (or I guess if you wanted to have your wheels removed and reinstalled just for this purpose) tape a piece of paper on the inside of your wheel saying something to the affect of "if you are reading this and the person in possession of these wheels has not toldyou about this notice in advance, call the police without asking any questions. These wheels have been stolen." Leave a contact # or something. But I guess if the theives themselves are doing this then you probably don't want them to have your contact info. That might be bad. Just an idea.....
EDIT: What does everyone think about this idea:
When having new tires put on your wheels (or I guess if you wanted to have your wheels removed and reinstalled just for this purpose) tape a piece of paper on the inside of your wheel saying something to the affect of "if you are reading this and the person in possession of these wheels has not toldyou about this notice in advance, call the police without asking any questions. These wheels have been stolen." Leave a contact # or something. But I guess if the theives themselves are doing this then you probably don't want them to have your contact info. That might be bad. Just an idea.....
Last edited by DickieC.99; Jul 8, 2005 at 01:18 PM.
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I asked the same question a couple of months ago. Basically, it comes down to this, if the bad guys wants them, they will get them. Locks are easy to get off, so just keep your insurance paid up and take the usual precautions. 
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Originally Posted by HeavenIsABlownC5
For what it's worth, making it take longer to steal is the entire goal of wheel locks...we all know that anything can be stolen if someone wants it bad enough. I personally think they are a good idea.
Just my .02
Just my .02
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Originally Posted by Bakersfield
I asked the same question a couple of months ago. Basically, it comes down to this, if the bad guys wants them, they will get them. Locks are easy to get off, so just keep your insurance paid up and take the usual precautions.
Those locks may slow a regular guy down ... I said slow ... not stop. Tow trucks can be hit wired too. But a half brained guy is gonna anticipate the wheel lock idea and brink a socket, and hammer and lug wrench.
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Used 'em on a '66 GTO in 1966 and the thieves managed to steal the car and strip it as well as take my locked on wheels!! 
If someone wants your wheels bad enough, you won't stop them. I wouldn't use them on my current Corvette.
If someone wants your wheels bad enough, you won't stop them. I wouldn't use them on my current Corvette.