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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Where can I get four "locking" chrome lug nuts for my 2008 chrome wheels that look good with the original chrome lug nuts?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Here, it says they make lots:

http://www.mcgard.com/search/default...avID=1&NavID=8
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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You could buy them from me?

||--Wheel Lock Kit--||

12498078 – Wheel lock kit – 32.76

Picture here!
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/accpics/12498078.jpg
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Gene Culley
You could buy them from me?

||--Wheel Lock Kit--||

12498078 – Wheel lock kit – 32.76

Picture here!
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/accpics/12498078.jpg
Support our CF vendors, Gene is awesome .
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I wanted a little more detail for lug nuts/locks so I got a set of Gorilla Hex Sockets. All 5 look like Snap-On sockets and 1 is a lock. Comes with a numbered key/wrench. would look GOOD with chromies.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I also went with Gorilla. All 20 lugs are locked:





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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by HarleyB
I wanted a little more detail for lug nuts/locks so I got a set of Gorilla Hex Sockets. All 5 look like Snap-On sockets and 1 is a lock. Comes with a numbered key/wrench. would look GOOD with chromies.

Where did you order them from?
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Originally Posted by Gene Culley
You could buy them from me?

||--Wheel Lock Kit--||

12498078 – Wheel lock kit – 32.76

Picture here!
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/accpics/12498078.jpg

Gene, this for all 4 wheels then?
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Originally Posted by pTr73
Where did you order them from?
I got mine through a local Discount Tire, but you can order direct from Gorilla.
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Originally Posted by GunKata
Gene, this for all 4 wheels then?
This is for a set of 4 locks. One per wheel. Think I am going to order a set.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Complete Gorilla Wheel Lock System
20 Locking Lug Set - Size 12x1.5

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1935970



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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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Corvette Central has them for $39.95. Best to go with Gene at his price.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GunKata
Gene, this for all 4 wheels then?
Yes, you get what is in the picture, 4 locks and a key.
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