Wheel lug nut locks??
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From: hendersonville nc
Wheel lug nut locks??
I'm getting ready to take a long drive in my '04 C5 and I think I remember from from previous '02 that when I went to have tires changed, they needed lug nut key (I bought the '02 used) , but when I look at my lug nuts on '04, they look standard, so my question is, are locking lug nuts standard and do I need to get a key before my trip (just in case), or are they an option.
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They did not put locking lugs on the '04s. If you want that security, you'll have to buy you a set.
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Originally Posted by HummelS
My '02 does not have locking lugs. It's fairly late production, so maybe they switched mid-year....
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I have an 04 a4 Lemans vert that I purchased from the leasing co. that bought it new. It came with the locking lugs (one per wheel) and the socket in the little plastic bag in the recess in the rear compartment.
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Originally Posted by tiojames
I have an 04 a4 Lemans vert that I purchased from the leasing co. that bought it new. It came with the locking lugs (one per wheel) and the socket in the little plastic bag in the recess in the rear compartment.
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When i got my car i asked about the locking wheel unit i was told by both the service advisor and the mechanic that if someone wants your wheels, locking nut or not they will get them.So i figured in that case i am not going to buy the darn thing and spend money on something that will not work.
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Originally Posted by charlene
When i got my car i asked about the locking wheel unit i was told by both the service advisor and the mechanic that if someone wants your wheels, locking nut or not they will get them.So i figured in that case i am not going to buy the darn thing and spend money on something that will not work.
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Originally Posted by bcyellowc5
At some point in the '02 model year, they switched from the short lug nuts with plastic covers to the long chrome ones. Probably dropped the locking ones at that time.
I have the long lugs and no locknuts.
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Originally Posted by PierEagle
I agree with the SA and mechanic's comment. AntiTheft devices keep honest people honest and slow crooks down. Most crooks don't want to be slowed down so, the locks do reduce somewhat, the crowd wanting your wheels. To not invest in some sort of deterrent is like saying, if a crook wants to break in your house he will, so why bother spending money on door and windows locks.
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Locking lugs
Not standard or factory on the 04s. I bought a set for my o4 at the local chevy dealer for about $20. Thieves may look elsewhere for easier pickin's. For that money, I think it is a good investment.
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