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Old Dec 7, 2021 | 06:08 PM
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Some like to argue for the sake of an arguemnet. Use the deterant that works for you, if any. Then, let the chips fall.
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Old Dec 7, 2021 | 06:28 PM
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Some like to argue for the sake of an arguemnet. Use the deterant that works for you, if any. Then, let the chips fall.
As I’m the only one here who’s actually had wheels stolen with wheel locks and have first hand experience that it is not a deterrent, it sure isn’t me who’s arguing for the sake of arguing,
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Old Dec 8, 2021 | 03:37 PM
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If you do choose locking lugs....never get the set that only uses 1 per wheel. They will simply take the first 4 off and use a crowbar to break the stud on the last one in no time at all. Hide your lug key somewhere where they can't easily find it.....like under the frunk trim by the battery. Torque them down to 140-150 and at least they might be hard to get them all off.
But if they really want them...thieves will find a way.

My new rims get a lot of attention from normal people...and I'm sure thieves as well.

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