Wheel locks
Feb 6, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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Racer
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From: reno nv.
Wheel locks
what brand of wheel locks is anyone using and what is the best and why. Thanks
Feb 6, 2015 | 01:25 PM
Race Director
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From: Fulshear, TX
I got the GM packaged McGard locks from the dealership parts counter, I think they were around $45/set of 4.
Feb 6, 2015 | 02:09 PM
Pro
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From: Naples Fl.
I bought gorilla have had good luck with them in the past.
Feb 6, 2015 | 02:24 PM
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Locks really provide you NO protection, as only keep the honest folks from stealing - more peace of mind.
Feb 6, 2015 | 03:15 PM
Team Owner
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From: Gilbert AZ
And any autoparts store sells wheel lock tools that just hammer on and take them off. If a theif wants your wheels, they just spend the $40 in wheel lock removers and take your wheels anyways.
Feb 6, 2015 | 03:19 PM
Racer
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From: Panama City Florida
They probably discourage lazy thieves though. Never a bad idea to bet on laziness.
Feb 6, 2015 | 03:19 PM
Le Mans Master
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Feb 6, 2015 | 03:37 PM
Safety Car
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I got the gorilla system where all lug nuts are locks. It may not solve the problem but it will slow them down. If there's only one lock per wheel it doesn't take long to steal them. 5 locks per wheel would be a lot harder to work around.
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Feb 6, 2015 | 04:02 PM
Racer
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From: Las Cruces NM
Don't forget the noise required to bang on the lock removers. Might be enough time the thieves can develop some lead poisoning.