TexasMadMan

O7 factory chrome wheels. How do I know which Gorilla Wheel locks for these wheels. Anyone have the part number? Thanks in advance.

dpigguy

I don't have the link but this has been discussed before and the item number posted. Maybe you can do a search to find it. Key is the lug specifications for the Vette that will determine the correct wheel lock(s). Good luck hunting!

RicK T

This is an old thread but the info might still be good, other good info anyway:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-nut-part.html

Edit: This thread is about sockets but there is some lug nut info too.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-lug-nuts.html

TexasMadMan

Thanks for the responses. I did an initial search and couldn't find what I'm looking for. I will use a different search term to see if that helps.

dpigguy

that's the one I remembered - thanks Rick T!

keyplyr

I use these:

Snake.Oiler

I bought item # 71633N based on what someone had posted on the forum. I am happy with it.

TexasMadMan

alright, I've been doing a little more research and it appears the Gorilla Guard Lock offers more security than the original Goprilla locks. The "Guard" locks have the sleeve around the lock portion that spins if someone attempts to remove it.

Any comments on this?

Zoxxo

Not being a wheel thief I can't comment on their effectiveness but those are the ones on *my* car

I don't use them on every wheel stud, though - just one per wheel.

Be sure to order a second socket from Gorilla just in case you lose the first one. Keep it in a place where you can find it.

Z//

TexasMadMan

Zoxxo:

Thank you for your reply. I have looked all over and it appears these with the sleeve on them only require 1 per wheel. I'm thinking having 5 on each wheel might be overkill.

I do plan on getting another key. Can I assume you have 1 key hidden well inside your car?

Zoxxo

Maybe. Maybe not.

Z//

EDinPA

The factory lugs are sort of cheap. They have a thin sheet metal cover pressed over the nut. It doesn't hurt to replace them. The above set is 20 locks that all use the same key. They do not have the guard ring around them so that is one less thing to rattle. They are also exactly the same, so they should not throw off the balance of the wheel. The key only grabs way in at the base of the nut and the outside part is nicely chromed and should never get scratched or chipped. They are not expensive either.

keyplyr

The way to get them off w/o the key (steal them) is to drive a socket onto the lug with a sledge hammer. Sleeve or no sleeve it's the same process.

I use 20 Gorilla lock lugs. They all look the same. My car stays outside 24/7/365 a couple miles from the Mexican border where wheels disappear rather quickly. Getting all 20 off would cause a lot of noise and take some time. After 3 years my wheels are still there.

FYI - Just keister the extra key. That way you always have it with you

EDinPA

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I used these on my Iforgred wheels.

Walt White Coupe

One for each lug is the way to go!
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Street Rat

I put "The System" on my '08. One lock on each stud. Takes five times the effort to steal one of the wheels!

AORoads

I like the 20 idea. But why not call Gorilla and ask the questions?

Street Rat

71633N is the Gorilla part number for 20 lock "System". 12mm x 1.5 thread pitch acorn design. Fits the chrome 5 spoke upgraded wheel on my 2008. Hope this helps.

TexasMadMan

To All:

Thanks again for all the advice & help.