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Jul 9, 2014 | 10:20 AM

Derf

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Wheel locks?

I don't have wheel locks, or I just can't find them. Any suggestions on a good set? Thanks

Jul 9, 2014 | 10:33 AM

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I'm running Gorilla wheel locks on my CCW's. Every single lug nut is a lock. The design of the key is pretty unique also. I'd recommend them.

Jul 9, 2014 | 10:53 AM

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Gorilla does make a good lock set.

Jul 9, 2014 | 10:58 AM

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I don't have wheel locks, or I just can't find them. Any suggestions on a good set? Thanks

Are a lot of stock Corvette wheels getting stolen in your area lately?

Jul 9, 2014 | 11:18 AM

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I'm running Gorilla wheel locks on my CCW's. Every single lug nut is a lock. The design of the key is pretty unique also. I'd recommend them.

Jul 9, 2014 | 11:58 AM

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You are not putting them on wagon wheels, are you?

Jul 9, 2014 | 12:25 PM

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I'm running Gorilla wheel locks on my CCW's. Every single lug nut is a lock. The design of the key is pretty unique also. I'd recommend them.

Jul 9, 2014 | 12:29 PM

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Gorilla's here too.

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Jul 10, 2014 | 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxx_Z06

I'm running Gorilla wheel locks on my CCW's. Every single lug nut is a lock. The design of the key is pretty unique also. I'd recommend them.

Did you replace all the regular lug nuts so as to have all wheel lock lug nuts with the same weight as opposed to just replacing one wheel lock lug nut which might not be the same weight as the regular lug nuts?

Jul 10, 2014 | 07:52 AM

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Gorilla's here too.

Go to Amazon, they have the cheapest in town, and gives you list so you buy the right size for your car.

Jul 10, 2014 | 08:09 AM

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No, i just replaced them all because that's how the kit comes. It would also give a thief a harder time to break through every single lug nut lock. I really don't think there's a major difference in weight between a lock lug nut and a regular one.

Jul 10, 2014 | 08:26 AM

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Anybody have a link to the ones on amazon. I have ccw's now and just had another set of wheels stolen. Don't want that to happen to these. Would like to have the 5 locking lugs for each wheel.

Jul 10, 2014 | 08:33 AM

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.Don't want that to happen to these. Would like to have the 5 locking lugs for each wheel.

That's honestly one of the best insurances for high dollar wheels. I could be wrong but i have only seen Amazon sell packs of 4. (One lock per wheel)

This is what you need... I'd give them a call to find a distributor or to get a price.

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the-system

Jul 10, 2014 | 10:13 AM

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Anybody have a link to the ones on amazon. I have ccw's now and just had another set of wheels stolen. Don't want that to happen to these. Would like to have the 5 locking lugs for each wheel.

Go to Amazon and search Gorilla Wheel Lock System.

Jul 10, 2014 | 10:01 PM

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Ok. Thanks.

To JohnnyDee here is a link on Amazon:

Amazon

Last edited by laurent_zo6; Jul 10, 2014 at 10:04 PM. Reason: add link

Jul 11, 2014 | 07:23 AM

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Ok. Thanks.

To JohnnyDee here is a link on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automo...lla+wheel+lock

I didn't need the link and the link you posted is only for the 4 locks. I have posted the link for the system that replaces all the lugs nuts with locks.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...l%2Cautomotive

Jul 11, 2014 | 09:13 AM

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#71633N is what I would need if I wanted chrome ones correct? I think that's the size they are (12mm x1.5).

Jul 11, 2014 | 09:19 AM

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#71633N is what I would need if I wanted chrome ones correct? I think that's the size they are (12mm x1.5).

According to Amazon that's what fits my 2001 Corvette.

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Jul 11, 2014 | 09:58 AM

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I'm sure if the thieves are out to steal wheels they will have the proper key to steal your wheels anyway, I have heard that is like only 5 or 6 styles of locks, and most wheel thieves will have them all.

Just sayin'

Jul 11, 2014 | 10:35 PM

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Yes most likely but a lot of crimes are crimes of opportunity so anything that you can do to make it harder for the criminals is a good thing.

By the way the gorilla lug nut box states "5 times the protection of a single lock system". Not true, it's one time the protection since the criminal only needs the same lug nut lock key to remove all five lug nuts. It would be five times if all five lug nuts were different. So putting five lock lug nuts or just one and four regular is just the same. It will take the same time for the criminal to remove the lug nuts.

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