[Z06] Recommendations for wheel locks

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Nov 9, 2005 | 12:21 PM

fej

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Recommendations for wheel locks

Well .. I purchased my new baby last week, an 01 QS/black z06 and upon attempting to pull the front tires to lower it on stock bolts the other night I found the lug nuts were gunned on at I am guessing about 120lbs. The 4 regular lug nuts came off with some added leverage but the ( I am guessing) factory locking lug nut almost stripped

I was able to take it off without too much issue but I refuse to put that crap back on! So I am looking for a lock set that will fit the factory rims and have more than 1/4" of bite on top of the lock. Thanks in advance

Fej

Nov 9, 2005 | 12:54 PM

GUSTO14

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House of Wheels

Bob's House of Wheels, they're a supporting vendor and will sell you a set of chrome lugs with a set of locks for cheap...

http://www.houseofwheelsonline.com/

I got a set 6 months ago and have been very pleased with them. Chrome is of excellent quality...

GUSTO

Nov 9, 2005 | 04:18 PM

RPOZ16

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Originally Posted by GUSTO14

Can't go wrong with Bob's deal.

Nov 9, 2005 | 04:43 PM

t56gen3

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I don't think there were "factory" locks, just ones that dealers installed (and probably cheap ones at that.)

Nov 13, 2005 | 01:23 PM

Evolution

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fej, off topic a bit, but congrats on the new ride. I know you've been looking for awhile now. Enjoy.

Nov 13, 2005 | 03:50 PM

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Why bother?
If they want your wheels they'll take the whole car and take what they need where they can jack it up without a problem. Put the $35 in the tank and drive it!
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Nov 13, 2005 | 05:35 PM

Andy64

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My '04 Z came with dealer installed locks (purchased June 04). I believe they are McGuard's and until this point, the chrome still looks new when cleaned and they match the lugs fairly well and don't jump out at you. I havent taken the wheel off myself and I dont think the dealer has yet, so cant say how the key itself and lock holds up after use. The key looks fairly solid and is similar to a socket, so it should hold up with use if not misused. I probably would have put on locks also if they weren't already on the car (if nothing else - to discourage the non professional thief and neighborhood teens, etc. and provide some sense of security even if a false one). If your still interested I can try to find the McGuard Part number for you.

Nov 14, 2005 | 02:00 PM

fej

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Thanks for the info guys. My car came with the "caps" over the lugs and are of a goldish metal with an open end design (which I think is the problem the area the lock sits in is very small) I am not sure if they are mcgards or not but it is NOTHING like the design I see on their web site.

Evolution thanks for the kind words bro took me a long time to find one