Wheel locks?
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Wheel locks?
I have an 09 with factory chrome wheels, thinking of getting wheel locks, but they usually are the ugly universal ones, so:
1. Anyone know of nice looking ones?
2. Is this a waste of time as wheel stealers have the tools to take them anyway?
Tks.
1. Anyone know of nice looking ones?
2. Is this a waste of time as wheel stealers have the tools to take them anyway?
Tks.
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Wheel locks are for casual opportunity theft deterrent... pros have the means to remove in seconds. Same tool(s) used at tire shops when an owner has lost the wheel lock key. Here is the wheel lock provided by GM... are these the ones you feel are "ugly"
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There have been a number of posts over the years with cars sitting on blocks after the wheels were stolen. In all cases they didn't have wheel locks installed. I have yet to see any post of someone with locks that had their wheels stolen. That must mean something. These are the Gorilla locks that have one on each stud. Sorry for them being a little dirty.
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There have been a number of posts over the years with cars sitting on blocks after the wheels were stolen. In all cases they didn't have wheel locks installed. I have yet to see any post of someone with locks that had their wheels stolen. That must mean something. These are the Gorilla locks that have one on each stud. Sorry for them being a little dirty.
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Here's a link for Gorilla Wheel Locks:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...80&postcount=1
Good luck!
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There have been a number of posts over the years with cars sitting on blocks after the wheels were stolen. In all cases they didn't have wheel locks installed. I have yet to see any post of someone with locks that had their wheels stolen. That must mean something. These are the Gorilla locks that have one on each stud. Sorry for them being a little dirty.
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I have the same set of 20 locks that Walt showed. And since they are matched they don't affect wheel balance . . . . . 
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Gorilla also make a style where the outside part spins, and the key fits differently than most of the other types. I got mine off Amazon a few months ago for like $12 or $13. For that little bit of money, it can't hurt.
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Here's a link for Gorilla Wheel Locks:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...80&postcount=1
Good luck!
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There have been a number of posts over the years with cars sitting on blocks after the wheels were stolen. In all cases they didn't have wheel locks installed. I have yet to see any post of someone with locks that had their wheels stolen. That must mean something. These are the Gorilla locks that have one on each stud. Sorry for them being a little dirty.
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I have posted this before. I had a car (not a Vette) in a dealerships lot for MAJOR warranty repair. All 4 wheels and tires disappeared one night and I HAD locks on.
I found out how easy it is to remove wheels WITH locks, and for that reason there is no reason to WASTE your money on this product.
They will buy you little in the time factor needed to remove the wheels.
Best bet try to park your ride in a good area and make sure your insurance covers your wheel & tires.
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I have posted this before. I had a car (not a Vette) in a dealerships lot for MAJOR warranty repair. All 4 wheels and tires disappeared one night and I HAD locks on.
I found out how easy it is to remove wheels WITH locks, and for that reason there is no reason to WASTE your money on this product.
They will buy you little in the time factor needed to remove the wheels.
Best bet try to park your ride in a good area and make sure your insurance covers your wheel & tires.
So, still no Vettes with locks have had their wheels stolen as far as this forum is concerned. The purpose of the locks is not to prevent the professional from getting your wheels and tires. They will get them if you give them a chance. It's to prevent the ordinary scum bag and
to make my wheels harder to steal than yours. The Gorilla locks will do that and for 45 bucks is pretty hard to go wrong.
Also the link worked for me: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1564010280-post1.html
Last edited by Walt White Coupe; Jul 8, 2009 at 03:00 PM.