Wheel Locks
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From: Magnolia Texas
lots of debate on the CF about locks. some go with GM (made by McGard) while others prefer Gorilla. some go with one lock per wheel others with 5. personal choice as both are good brands. remember that locks are only a deterent and an accomplished thief can defeat them in a matter of seconds should they so desire. I have GM locks on mine but best defense is parking in my garage at night. several vendors here sell these and plenty of past threads for your reading enjoyment. good luck!
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two major brands: gorilla and mcgard, that I know of. I have one each on a wheel. I think there are now sets of 20, one for each lug. not a bad idea. supposedly, the gorillas have a spinner outside that makes it more difficult. decision call on if it works better.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern Virginia
I've had the McGards since new, and just ordered the new Gorillas that were discussed here last week. The type where the outside spins. I'll put one of each on the wheels.
The Gorillas locks can be had on Amazon for around $12.90 for set of 4 and free shipping.
The Gorillas locks can be had on Amazon for around $12.90 for set of 4 and free shipping.
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From: NJ
lots of debate on the CF about locks. some go with GM (made by McGard) while others prefer Gorilla. some go with one lock per wheel others with 5. personal choice as both are good brands. remember that locks are only a deterent and an accomplished thief can defeat them in a matter of seconds should they so desire. I have GM locks on mine but best defense is parking in my garage at night. several vendors here sell these and plenty of past threads for your reading enjoyment. good luck!
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
As said before there have been a lot of pro and con about their usefulness. I believe that anything that can slow a thief down is a good investment. I use the 20 Gorilla set. Also there have been a few (around 4) owners who have showed pics of their car on blocks over the past few years. None had locks installed and I've yet to a see a post of someone with locks who had their wheels stolen.
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In the end, if they want 'em [your wheels] they're gonna get 'em. They'll raise the car, take off whatever lugnuts they can, then just drop the car, breaking off the remaining studs. Wheel locks will deter the "casual" unprofessional dirtbags though. Personally, I use the McGard locks. Just be sure to torque them to the proper spec as with the regular lugnuts.
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lots of debate on the CF about locks. some go with GM (made by McGard) while others prefer Gorilla. some go with one lock per wheel others with 5. personal choice as both are good brands. remember that locks are only a deterent and an accomplished thief can defeat them in a matter of seconds should they so desire. I have GM locks on mine but best defense is parking in my garage at night. several vendors here sell these and plenty of past threads for your reading enjoyment. good luck!
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They will slow up a determined thief a little. If you know what you’re doing locks mean nothing if they really want your wheels.
This comes from the voice of experience. I had all four wheels stolen off my car one night (non Vette) years ago!
I also worked at a garage and was common to have people come in that lost their key or bought a used car and never found or were given the key. Easy job.
This comes from the voice of experience. I had all four wheels stolen off my car one night (non Vette) years ago!
I also worked at a garage and was common to have people come in that lost their key or bought a used car and never found or were given the key. Easy job.