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Jul 7, 2005 | 09:48 PM

aTX427

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I anyone using wheel locks?

I never used them, but never had wheels worth stealing until now.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:50 PM

MyVetteDream

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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004

St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07

Can I have your address before I say, lots of people use them?

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:52 PM

BarkingSpyder

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From: Ricahrdson texas

Got'em on all my cars ... is there a concern?

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:53 PM

furio666

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They are good to have but won't stop pro's from stealing the wheels.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:53 PM

PEW01

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From: Mesquite, The Republic of Texas

I use them on mine.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:56 PM

c5BlackBeauty

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Originally Posted by furio666

They are good to have but won't stop pro's from stealing the wheels.

There was a recent post about a member who misplaced the keys to his locks. Number of responses about how easy the locks are to get off with a socket and a little muscle.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:57 PM

99 vett babycar

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From: pawleys island sc

like any other lock they'll only slow a determined theif up a little bit.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:59 PM

GrayC5

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Originally Posted by john_sblendorio

I anyone using wheel locks?

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Jul 7, 2005 | 10:46 PM

toplessvettetherapy

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From: Easley S.C.

Nope!

Jul 7, 2005 | 10:58 PM

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Monster231

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there cheap insurance. Sure they cant stop the pros, but it sure will deter the punks

Jul 7, 2005 | 11:06 PM

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DanTTVette

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From: Houston TX

I use them, but I'm sure the Column Steering Lock (or lack of) would be a bigger risk

Dave

Jul 7, 2005 | 11:10 PM

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TexasMadMan

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From: Wichita Falls Tx

Yes, I have them and yes, I'm one of the folks last week that said I didn't get keys with the car.

Now that I know the situation, future plans include having them taken off and I'm on the fence whether I will replace them or not.

Jul 7, 2005 | 11:34 PM

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Half-Life

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NYC here. I have wheel locks on my lawnmower.

Jul 8, 2005 | 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Half-Life

NYC here. I have wheel locks on my lawnmower.

Jul 8, 2005 | 07:43 AM

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MTurnbo

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NYC here. I have wheel locks on my lawnmower.

and

Jul 8, 2005 | 09:21 AM

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RobertEarl

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A cheap socket and a hammer from Harbor Freight will have them off in no time and only cost a few bucks extra. Me, If my wheels are stolen I need someone on the forum to send me a picture of their red vette with HRE's for the insurance company.

Jul 8, 2005 | 09:39 AM

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I hate wheel locks

Many times I go to take wheels off cars only to spend more time searching for the lock only to find out that the customer has it at his home.. Now it takes me about 5 seconds to get the lock off with a special tool.. They are a waste of time..