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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Looking for a set of wheel locks. Doe's anyone know a GOOD brand, or doesn't it really matter ?

Also are they needed or is it a waste of time and $$$$$ ?
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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I have Gorilla wheel locks for my set. I had invested in a set of Cray Scorpions and wanted those more secured. I'm sure that a pro could bypass this wheel lock, but at least I feel like I can discourage most other 'would be' thieves. This wheel lock is what was recommended to me by another Corvette owner.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by crox
I have Gorilla wheel locks for my set. I had invested in a set of Cray Scorpions and wanted those more secured. I'm sure that a pro could bypass this wheel lock, but at least I feel like I can discourage most other 'would be' thieves. This wheel lock is what was recommended to me by another Corvette owner.


The nicest thing about the Gorilla locks is that EVERY lug is a locking lug. May not defeat them, but most certainly will slow them down.....the price on them is not too bad either considering that you get 20 of them....
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The nicest thing about the Gorilla locks is that EVERY lug is a locking lug. May not defeat them, but most certainly will slow them down.....the price on them is not too bad either considering that you get 20 of them....
I bought mine for Forum sponsor

http://www.tomzwheels.com/
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Gene Culley of Genes Parts House also sells them. http://www.gmpartshouse.com/ Most any lock will slow the bad guys down, especially if they don't expect them. I do like the Gorilla locks in that they all lock.
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Originally Posted by crox
I have Gorilla wheel locks for my set...



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...-lock-set.html

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A little added sense of security!
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