JohnnyDee

I've seen several post about people using these. Every time I look at these they come up that they will not fit my 2016 Z51. Anyone have a problem with the fitment of these on a Z51? While I'm at it, how does the above locks compare with the 71631X. Thanks

DickieDoo

I would refrain from using wheel locks at all....while this should never happen on a C7, but some service departments can over torque the **** out of the lug nuts and when you try to take off a lock nut and presto.. it strips... and then you are F%#kED.

Now if your do all your own wheel on and off work, and carefully use a Torque wrench... it's not that big a problem....you'll be fine...

I just find them more trouble than their worth... and any real PRO can remove them in seconds anyways. I ended up removing them altogether on one of my other cars... the dealer removed the stripped lock off in seconds... so that gives you an idea of the real difficulty.

Walt White Coupe

I suspect that the reason the 61631 will not fit is because the rotating collar may be too large to fit into the wheel recess. Just a guess. I have the 71631X ones on my car and I like that design. I've seen a lot of posts with a "easy out" type socket that can remove most simple lock designs but I think the rotating end of the 71631X will stymie most thieves.

Anytime you have work done on your car that involves removing the wheels you should insist that the mechanic uses a torque wrench to tighten your lug nuts, lock or no lock.

hisvett

The spinner concept is great...if they will fit. I use Amazon dot com: Upgr8 S-series 20 Pieces Steel Closed Ended Wheel Lug Nuts with Key (M12 X 1.25MM, Black): Automotive , I'm sure they can be beat but if I can make some thief's life a little more miserable by making him work harder at defeating all 20 lug nuts, then

C7-Beast

Might want to remove the link. Mods pulled my Amazon link since there are vendors here who sell these.

As far as the lug nuts, I prefer McGard locks.
I have used Gorilla I just prefer McGard.

Walt White Coupe

hisvett,

The Amazon link says they do not fit a C7??? The size I use is 12mm x 1.50.

Streetrod782

I have the McGurads as well and they fit fine. Just a little gap as the OEM ones are a bit larger.

///ADMAN

Gorilla Automotive 71633N "The System" Acorn Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels

Glen e

Amazon says nothing fits the c7, ignore it if people here say they work.

Walt White Coupe

For added security I used both the #71633N on 4 lugs of each wheel and on the fifth I used the rotating head #71631X lock. So I use two keys, one for each set of locks.

felkebg

Does anyone know if the motion sensor can get triggered by people jacking our C7's to steal the wheels once we are in full lock?

Walt White Coupe

Most definitely! I got about two pumps on my jack before the alarm went off.

C7-Beast

A professional car thief can get a locked lug nut off fairly easily. They have a tool that will grip around the lug so the key is not needed. I have a friend that owns a shop that has this tool as so many of his customers put wheel locks on and forget where they put the key.

NSC5

And it isn't just the C7. I recently did the brakes on my GMC 2500HD pickup and Amazon showed the different OEM AC-Delco pads for the front and rear wheels would both fit the rear position but nothing would fit the front. They are convenient and low cost but for safety look up the parts elsewhere and go only by part number and not there pathetic parts fitment system when you get to Amazon.

Walt White Coupe

I bet that "tool" will not work on these and that's why I recommend them. I think the only way to get these off is if you could weld the two pieces together.
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Mr. Jones

Snap-on sells these tools/sockets

Walt White Coupe

I have yet to see one that will work on what I posted.

///ADMAN

There is always a way to remove anything. It's just a matter of being worth the time.
Most thieves aren't after Corvette rims. Please. Why? It's the tires they want.

C7-Beast

Sorry Walt, you'd be wrong...

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/pr...K-REMOVAL-SET/

These will remove any wheel lock.

rmorin1249

McGard quality can't be beat. Made in the USA! Gorilla are made in Taiwan.