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Supermans · 04-15-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Actually you'll need 2 special tools - a big socket that almost fits over the locking lug nut and BFH.

I bought a truck once that had a locking lug nut on one wheel and no matching key. I took it down to my brother-in-law at the local Les Schwab tire shop to see if they could get it off. He said no problem and started digging through a socket set. Confused, I asked him what he was doing. He said to just watch and grabbed a big f'n hammer and headed over to my truck. Then he just pounded the socket onto the locking lug nut until it was stuck. Next he grabbed a socket wrench and cranked on the lug nut until it came loose. Problem solved.

Just remember that you may have locking lug nuts but any determined thief can get it off with a little effort.

Yes, however all that takes extra time.. most thief's won't risk it.. Same with having "The Club" on the steering wheel. Yes it can be cut out many different ways, however why bother when another vehicle doesn't have one..etc..

Nexus6 · 04-15-2009, 11:07 PM

especially if you have a different lock lug on every lug

Vash · 04-15-2009, 11:09 PM

Someone needs to invent a claw so when a thief tries to take the wheel off it like cuffs him to the wheel.

I would just like to see the look on the idiots face that tries to take the 11's off the back of my vette and has a red dot on his chest (from the silent 2 way paging alarm in my house). I do have GM locks on them though.

Mr_Draco · 04-16-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

Yes, however all that takes extra time.. most thief's won't risk it.. Same with having "The Club" on the steering wheel. Yes it can be cut out many different ways, however why bother when another vehicle doesn't have one..etc..

Difference is the club is useless. You don't even have to take the blame thing off to steal the car.

Mr_Draco · 04-16-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Someone needs to invent a claw so when a thief tries to take the wheel off it like cuffs him to the wheel.

I would just like to see the look on the idiots face that tries to take the 11's off the back of my vette and has a red dot on his chest (from the silent 2 way paging alarm in my house). I do have GM locks on them though.

Or better yet. "Introducing the cousin to the Trunk Monkey, the Tire Monkey!"

zebra · 04-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus6

especially if you have a different lock lug on every lug

if i worked at a tire shop, i'd charge you triple!

jlauber588 · 06-11-2009, 11:06 PM

what lock nuts do you guys think are better The gorilla ones or the lugs with the star cut in the head of them?

camarossrs2150 · 06-12-2009, 07:20 AM

mcgard wheel locks 12 bucks on ebay 14mm by1.5

glambert1 · 06-12-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul SS

Those are some nice tires and wheels! I don't see any wheel locks in any of the photos. So I am guessing there no wheel locks installed from the factory.

I just went to advance auto and bought a set of locks m-14 x 1.5 and they work perfectly they were only $9.99 dont throw your money away on $130.00 locks they are the same thing its steel there is no magic involved. I have the 20" painted wheels

Rickscamero · 06-12-2009, 03:05 PM

I remember that I had lost my key for my wheel lock - on my G35.. I was switching winter to summer.. boy that was a bitach to get off..

But to get it off.. this is what we did - for future reference if needed.. I took it to this chinny guy who had an air gun. He put a bigger head on the gun and hammered it into the wheel lock and then spun it out..

Just a little FYI if anyone ever lost there wheel lock

bobby35ny · 06-12-2009, 03:07 PM

I got my mcgard wheel locks 12 bucks on ebay 14mm by 1.5 today!!
Now I just need my car, LOL
At least I know they will fit now..

-bobby

The Dark Knight · 06-12-2009, 03:39 PM

I got wheel locks on my 94

camarossrs2150 · 06-12-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glambert1

I just went to advance auto and bought a set of locks m-14 x 1.5 and they work perfectly they were only $9.99 dont throw your money away on $130.00 locks they are the same thing its steel there is no magic involved. I have the 20" painted wheels

clean those rims

glambert1 · 06-12-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

clean those rims

yah i did right after i took this pic they seem to get like this really fast

04-15-2009, 11:07 PM	#16
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04-15-2009, 11:09 PM	#17
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Someone needs to invent a claw so when a thief tries to take the wheel off it like cuffs him to the wheel. I would just like to see the look on the idiots face that tries to take the 11's off the back of my vette and has a red dot on his chest (from the silent 2 way paging alarm in my house). I do have GM locks on them though.

06-11-2009, 11:06 PM	#21
jlauber588 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new brunswick Posts: 155	what lock nuts do you guys think are better The gorilla ones or the lugs with the star cut in the head of them?

06-12-2009, 03:05 PM	#24
Rickscamero Drives: Infiniti G35 Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 85	I remember that I had lost my key for my wheel lock - on my G35.. I was switching winter to summer.. boy that was a bitach to get off.. But to get it off.. this is what we did - for future reference if needed.. I took it to this chinny guy who had an air gun. He put a bigger head on the gun and hammered it into the wheel lock and then spun it out.. Just a little FYI if anyone ever lost there wheel lock