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Old May 2, 2024 | 01:00 PM
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I would like to buy a set of McGard wheels locks. I am getting the grey/charcoal wheels on my C8 order.

I have searched and have only found Chrome or Black. Any suggestions?
I would like to know size? Length? and part#?....right now I'm leaning towards a McGard

McGard 24216 Black Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M14X1.5 Thread Size) Overall Length 1.639


Is this the correct size?

Please no pontificating about the need. Its just a deterrent.
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Virtually any color of vinyl lug nut covers at amazon. Get the right size eh?

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I bought mine here:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...le-at-rpi.html

P.S. Good video about wheel locks.

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What size for the stock C8 lug nut covers
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Link to other post noted size. Good., Thanks
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I just messaged the oringinal owner and he didnt have a wheel lock key and had not put something on...i looked at the build sheet and it was not an option....is this just something GM did in 2021?
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Size ???
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I just messaged the oringinal owner and he didnt have a wheel lock key and had not put something on...i looked at the build sheet and it was not an option....is this just something GM did in 2021?
GM did not throw the wheel locks on for free. If the owner does not recall buying them, and they do not appear on the MSRP label, then it was probably a dealer add-on, along the lines of door edge guards and nitrogen-filled tires etc.
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Originally Posted by Kbmwgt
I would like to buy a set of McGard wheels locks. I am getting the grey/charcoal wheels on my C8 order.

I have searched and have only found Chrome or Black. Any suggestions?
I would like to know size? Length? and part#?....right now I'm leaning towards a McGard

McGard 24216 Black Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M14X1.5 Thread Size) Overall Length 1.639


Is this the correct size?

Please no pontificating about the need. Its just a deterrent.
WHY dont you just call Mc Gard directly and buy from them???? 1-800-444-5847, MON-FRI, 8AM-4:30PM EST***
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Originally Posted by Kbmwgt
I would like to buy a set of McGard wheels locks. I am getting the grey/charcoal wheels on my C8 order.

I have searched and have only found Chrome or Black. Any suggestions?
I would like to know size? Length? and part#?....right now I'm leaning towards a McGard

McGard 24216 Black Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M14X1.5 Thread Size) Overall Length 1.639


Is this the correct size?

Please no pontificating about the need. Its just a deterrent.
what I put on my car😊
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Originally Posted by TheBigDog
What size for the stock C8 lug nut covers
21-23mm

I bought the ones from my amazon link. They are made in the USA. Which was a deal maker.
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Save yourself such a tough decision... and not get any. That way insurance can deal with stolen wheels and tires, and not them along with the body/paint shop trying to fix all the damage from forcing them off, anyway.
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^^^^^
A few examples how carefully wheel thieves will treat your car while taking your unlocked wheels.







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Prior owner said he didn't put it on, and its not on the build sheet...no key in the car to be found.

I went to oriley auto today and they said they don't sell any keys that will get them off.

Where the hell did these come from and how do i get a key?

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Those look like McGard locks. If you take a couple good close-up and straight on pics of the locks, you can send them to McGard and they will try to match them for you. I had to do this when I bought a used car with locks but no key. The McGard rep was very helpful and got me the right key. You can reach McGard at 800-444-5847.

Of course, you can also remove these the same way the thieves do. It's not that difficult. If you watch the Project Farm video you will see some methods.
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Originally Posted by Duck916
Those look like McGard locks. If you take a couple good close-up and straight on pics of the locks, you can send them to McGard and they will try to match them for you. I had to do this when I bought a used car with locks but no key. The McGard rep was very helpful and got me the right key. You can reach McGard at 800-444-5847.

Of course, you can also remove these the same way the thieves do. It's not that difficult. If you watch the Project Farm video you will see some methods.
Awesome thanks. I will call them.

I still absolutely no clue where they came from...they weren't on the initial build and the guy I bought it from had put a total of 1800 miles on it and never did anything other than 2 oil changes (its a 2021l
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